Electrosurgical system and methods of switching between distinct modes and power settings

A surgical system comprising:

• an electrosurgical generator configured to provide electrosurgical energy;
• and
• an adaptor assembly in communications with the electrosurgical generator, the adaptor assembly including:
• a plug coupled to the electrosurgical generator and configured to receive the electrosurgical energy from the electrosurgical generator;
• a selector assembly including a first position configured to indicate a first setting of the electrosurgical generator and a second position configured to indicate a second setting of the electrosurgical generator, wherein when actuated, the selector assembly indicates the selected position to the electrosurgical generator to initiate the corresponding setting;
• and
• a connector configured to couple to a surgical instrument and convey the electrosurgical energy to the surgical instrument,
• wherein the electrosurgical energy, when based on the first setting, is different from the electrosurgical energy, when based on the second setting.

A method in an electrosurgical system having an adaptor assembly coupled between an electrosurgical generator and a surgical instrument, the method comprising:

• receiving, by the electrosurgical generator, a first signal originating from the adaptor assembly indicative of a first setting of the electrosurgical generator;
• in response to receiving the first signal from the adaptor assembly, providing electrosurgical energy by the electrosurgical generator based on the first setting;
• receiving, by the adaptor assembly, the electrosurgical energy provided by the electrosurgical generator;
• and
• conveying, by the adaptor assembly, the electrosurgical energy to the surgical instrument;
• and
• receiving, by the surgical instrument, the electrosurgical energy conveyed by the adaptor assembly.