Task	Steps/actions	1	2	3	4	5
Position the bedside units	Bedside units are positioned parallel to the bed
	The brake was activated while checking for obstructions and is facing outwards for easy access
	The shoulder of the bedside unit is positioned in line with the top of the port
Attach instrument and connect electrosurgery cable (if applicable)	Attached instrument using 3-point check
	All electrosurgery cables are connected
	Electrosurgery settings have been checked using the Instruments and Accessories Manual
Port Training	All the BSU arm joints are bent, and arm is positioned for port training
	While positioning the arm the hand traps were avoided, black grip band used for large movements
	While the BSU arm was unlocked it was always supported
	When the instrument was placed in the port, the port was supported, and the user did not hold the instrument shaft
	The instrument was in the correct position for port training—at the trocar sleeve tip and facing the surgical site
	The user was watching the port site during port training and made the correct movement, circular for IBSU and U-shape for VBSU
	The user recognised successful port training when the port training icon becomes static
Navigate to Surgical mode	User transitions to instrument adjust using the V-Wrist button
	User is able to guide instrument into the patient cavity under vision
	User moves more than 2 cm before activating surgical mode and communicates control is passed to the surgeon
Start-up Checklist	When all BSU’s are in surgical mode the “Before Surgery” checklist is verbalised and actioned with the team