1. Physical Components The Generator (Console),The Handpiece (Active Electrode), The Grounding Pad (Return Electrode), The Footswitch Modern consoles are typically compact, rectangular, medical-grade plastic or metal boxes mounted on rolling carts for easy transport. They feature color-coded ports—usually yellow for cutting functions and blue for coagulation (clotting) functions—to prevent connection errors. The handpieces are lightweight, sterile, plastic instruments designed with ridges to ensure a secure grip in wet surgical environments.