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User Manual Addendum

da Vinci Xi Skills Simulator
Initial Configuration
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Skills Simulator Initial Configuration

This addendum to the da Vinci Xi® Skills Simulator User Manual provides details specific to the
initial configuration of the da Vinci Xi Skills Simulator. The da Vinci Xi Skills Simulator is
designed to be used with the da Vinci Xi Surgical System and the da Vinci® X™ Surgical System.
Note: Run the initial configuration of the da Vinci Xi Skills Simulator only once.

General Precautions, Warnings, and Contraindications

The da Vinci Xi Skills Simulator must be used by personnel who have been trained in its use by
an authorized Intuitive Surgical, Inc. representative. Read all instructions carefully, including
the instructions in the da Vinci Xi Skills Simulator User Manual, the da Vinci Xi Surgical System
User Manual, and the da Vinci X Surgical System User Manual.

What Comes in the Box

• da Vinci Xi Skills Simulator User Manual
• da Vinci Xi Skills Simulator Initial Configuration
• da Vinci Xi Skills Simulator

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User Interface Points

Skills Simulator
Power button

Fiber Cable LEDs

Mains breaker
(Power Switch)

STATUS LED

3D viewer
on the
Surgeon
Console

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Skills Simulator Configuration
The system configuration will automatically run upon initial startup after the Skills Simulator is
connected to the Surgeon Console.

Connect the Skills Simulator to the Surgeon Console

Interface Expected Behavior
Skills Simulator Power button Off
STATUS LED Off
Fiber Cable LEDs Off
3D viewer on the Surgeon Console Off

1. Mount the Skills Simulator to the Surgeon Console as instructed in the da Vinci Xi Skills
Simulator User Manual.
2. Ensure the Mains breaker (power switch) is set to the OFF position on both the Skills
Simulator and the Surgeon Console.
3. Connect the short fiber cable to the Surgeon Console (Figure 1) and the other end to one
of the two receptacles (Figure 2) on the Skills Simulator as instructed in the da Vinci Xi
Skills Simulator User Manual.
4. Connect the AC power cord on the Skills Simulator to an AC power outlet. Ensure the
Surgeon Console is connected to an AC power outlet.

Figure 1 Connection on Figure 2 Receptacle on

Surgeon Console Skills Simulator

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Power on the Skills Simulator and the Surgeon Console

Interface Expected Behavior
Skills Simulator Power button Flashes blue
STATUS LED Flashes blue
Fiber Cable LEDs Flashes blue
3D viewer on the Surgeon Console Displays the initial configuration screen

1. Ensure the short fiber cable is connected to the Surgeon Console and one of the two
receptacles on the Skills Simulator.
2. Set the Mains breaker (power switch) to the ON position on the Skills Simulator and the
Surgeon Console. If the fiber cable is connected between the Surgeon Console and the
Skills Simulator when the Mains breaker (power switch) is set to the ON position, both the
Surgeon Console and Skills Simulator will power on automatically.
3. The Skills Simulator automatically starts in configuration mode. The Power button, the
STATUS LED, and the fiber cable LEDs flash blue while in configuration mode.
4. The 3D viewer on the Surgeon Console Viewer displays the Initial Configuration screen
after approximately one minute.
5. The Power button, the STATUS LED, and the fiber cable LEDs continue to flash blue during
configuration. The 3D viewer displays progress on the Configuration screen (Figure 3).

Figure 3 Configuration Screen - 3D viewer on the Surgeon Console

6. Initial configuration may take up to 15 minutes.

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7. After the configuration is complete, the progress bar indicates that the system has
finished upgrading (Figure 4).

Figure 4 Configuration Screen - Upgrade Complete

Wait for the Skills Simulator Configuration to Complete

Interface Expected Behavior
Skills Simulator Power button Illuminates solid amber
Fiber Cable LEDs Off
3D Viewer on the Surgeon Console Off

1. When the initial configuration is complete, the Power button illuminates solid amber on
the Skills Simulator and the 3D viewer on the Surgeon Console turns off. The Surgeon
Console and the Skills Simulator will be in sleep mode.
2. Once the Skills Simulator is in sleep mode, power on the Skills Simulator.

Power On the Skills Simulator and Verify Functionality

Interface Expected Behavior
Skills Simulator Power button Illuminates solid blue
Illuminates solid blue when the receptacle is
Fiber Cable LEDs
connected to a fiber cable
Displays normal Skills Simulator start up
3D viewer on the Surgeon Console
screen

1. Press either the system Power button or the Skills Simulator Power button to power on
the Skills Simulator.
2. After the Skills Simulator is powered on, the Power button and the fiber cable LEDs
illuminate solid blue to indicate normal power on status.

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3. The 3D viewer on the Surgeon Console displays the normal Skills Simulator start up
screen.
4. The Skills Simulator will be ready for login and use after approximately two minutes.

Non Standard Scenarios

Error During Configuration
Interface Expected Behavior
Skills Simulator Power button Illuminates solid blue
STATUS LED Red
Illuminates solid blue when the receptacle is
Fiber Cable LEDs
connected to a fiber cable
3D viewer on the Surgeon Console Error message

1. If there is an error, the STATUS LED will continue to illuminate red.

2. The Configuration screen displays an error and the progress bar reports that
programming has terminated.
3. Contact Intuitive Surgical when the Skills Simulator has an error (Figure 5).

Figure 5 Configuration Screen displays an error (example)

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