SP-2000P Instruction Manual March 1999

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Attach the rail covers after removing the locking brackets.

1 Move the instrument body to the right. (seen from the front of the monitor) 2 Remove the two sets of screws securing the locking bracket on the left side of the instrument base. Remove the bracket. 3 Attach and screw the rail cover to the instrument base using the sets of screws removed in step 2. 4 Move the instrument body to the left and remove the right locking bracket. Attach the rail cover. Note:

Keep the locking brackets for future use.

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Checking the voltage selector Make sure that the voltage selector is set at the proper voltage.

100V 120V

230V 240V

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

Note:

2

If not, contact your authorized TOPCON dealer.

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Checking the cross-slide operation Manipulate the control lever to make sure the cross-slide moves smoothly.

Note:

4

When first unpacking the instrument, the cross-slide may not move smoothly in the right and left direction. If this is the case, aggressively move the cross-slide right and left and any uncharacteristic roughness in movement will go away.

Attaching the chin rest pad Attach the chin rest pad using the two chin rest pins.

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

SPECULAR MICROSCOPE

SP-2000P

Copyrights and trademarks SP-2000P is a trademark of the TOPCON Corporation. © TOPCON 1999

INTRODUCTION

Thank you very much for purchasing the TOPCON SP-2000P Specular Microscope. This Instruction Manual gives a description of the TOPCON SP-2000P. This includes its main features and basic operation, troubleshooting and the checking, maintenance and cleaning of this instrument. Please read both the sections Displays for safe use on page v and Safety Cautions on page vii carefully before putting this instrument into operation. To get the best use from this instrument, read these instructions carefully and place this manual in a convenient location for future reference.

Specular Microscope SP-2000P

This instrument contains the following features ● Photography of the corneal endothelium and measurement of the

corneal thickness; ● The auto-alignment function ensures quick and easy photography and measurements; ● Simplified cell analysis which makes reference values, such as cell density, easily obtainable.

Precautions

● This Specular Microscope is a piece of precision equipment, which

needs to be used and kept in places under normal life conditions regarding temperature and humidity. Do not expose the instrument to direct sunlight. ● To ensure best use, install the instrument on a level floor, free from any vibration. ● Always check that all cables are plugged in correctly before use. WARNING: For your own safety always make sure the instrument is correctly grounded for compatibility with high currents. Never disable the grounding plug of the power cord. ● Use the power at the rated voltage. ● To obtain clear images and to ensure accurate results, make sure the

monitor is not smeared with fingerprints and/or stains. ● TOPCON is not responsible for any modification caused by

disassembly or adjustments made by unauthorized dealers or persons. ● If any trouble occurs with your instrument or its accessories, first refer to the troubleshooting guide in this manual and carry out the checks listed there. If nothing is found during your check, then contact your authorized dealer or TOPCON to service it. ● Always turn the power source off and place the dust cover on the instrument when it is not in operation.

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Selecting externally connected equipment The TOPCON SP-2000P complies with the CE marking. Before connecting a personal computer, bar code reader, image recorder, or TV monitor to the TOPCON product, make sure that such external equipment is in compliance with the CE marking.

Displays for safe use Important warnings are placed on the products and inserted in the instruction manuals, in order to encourage the safe use of products and prevent any danger to the operator and others or damage to existing facilities. Please familiarise yourself with the following displays and icons before reading the "Safety Cautions" and the further text.

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Meaning of displays

Display

Meaning

Ignoring or disregarding this display may result in serious injury or lead to life-threatening situations. WARNING

Ignoring or disregarding this display may lead to personal injury or severe damage to the instrument or facilities. CAUTION ● Injury potential includes hurt, burn, electric shock, etc. ● Damage to facilities refers to extensive damage to buildings,

equipment and furniture.

Meaning of icons

Icons

Meaning This indicates Mandatory Action. Specific content is expressed with words or an image, located close to the icon. This icon indicates a Hazard Alert (Warning). Specific content is expressed with words or an image, located close to the icon. This indicates Prohibition. Specific content is expressed with words or an image, located close to the icon.

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Safety Cautions This instruction manual specifies safety precautions necessary to prevent accidents. Always observe these precautions and use the instrument correctly.

WARNING Icons

Prevention item

Page

● An electric shock may cause burns or possible fire. Turn

the main power switch OFF and UNPLUG the power cord before replacing fuses. Replace only with fuses of the correct rating.

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CAUTION Icons

Prevention item

Page

● To avoid potential injury, hold the instrument in the

proper position.

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● To avoid potential injury and/or damage to the

instrument, do not drop the instrument.

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● To avoid potential injury, keep your fingers away from

the chin rest.

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● To avoid potential injury, do not put your hand or finger

under the measuring head when moving the head up and down.

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● To avoid potential injury during operation, do not touch

the patient’s eyes or nose with the instrument.

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CAUTION Icons

Prevention item

Page

● To avoid potential injury, do not push the instrument to

the patient's side when "TOO CLOSE" is displayed on the screen.

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● To prevent an electric shock, turn main power switch

OFF and UNPLUG the power cord before replacing the flash bulb.

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● To avoid potential injury, do not touch the locking hook if

the protective tape is no longer wrapped around the hook.

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● To prevent shock hazard, do not allow water or other

foreign matter to come into contact with the instrument.

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● To avoid an electric shock, do not open the instrument.

Refer all servicing to qualified personnel only.

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Operation and maintenance Purpose This specular microscope is a piece of precision electrical equipment for medical use, which must be used according to a doctor’s instructions.

User maintenance To ensure the safety and performance of the instrument, the maintenance shall be carried out by a trained service technician only, unless otherwise specified in this manual. The following maintenance tasks, however, can be performed by the user. We refer you to the applicable text in this manual, with regard to the maintenance method.

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Fuse replacement

The primary and secondary fuses for the main body can be replaced by a non-trained service technician. For details, we refer you to the applicable text in this manual.

Flash Bulb replacement

The flash bulb for photography can be replaced by a non-trained technician. For details, we refer you to the applicable text in this manual.

Cleaning of Monitor

The cleaning procedure for the lens and glass sections of the monitor is found on page 69. For details, we refer you to the applicable text in this manual.

TOPCON instruments general statements

● TOPCON shall not take any responsibility for damage due to fire,

earthquakes, actions by third persons and other accidents, or the negligence and misuse by the user or use under unusual conditions. ● TOPCON shall not take any responsibility for damage resulting from the inability to use this equipment, such as a loss of business profit and suspension of business. ● TOPCON shall not take any responsibility for damage caused by operations other than those described in this Instruction Manual. ● The diagnoses that are made are the responsibility of relevant doctors, and TOPCON shall not take any responsibility for the results of such diagnoses.

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Warning indications and positions To ensure safe usage of this equipment, precaution indications are provided. Follow the warning instructions. If any of the following labels are missing, please contact us at the address stated on the back cover.

CAUTION • To avoid potential injury, do not put your hand or finger under the measuring head when moving the head up and down.

CAUTION • To avoid potential injury during operation, do not touch the patient’s eyes or nose with the instrument.

CAUTION • To avoid electric shock, do not open the instrument. Refer all servicing to only qualified personnel.

WARNING • Electrical shock may cause burns or possible fire. Turn the main power switch OFF and UNPLUG the power cord before replacing fuses. Replace only with fuses of the current rating.

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Contents

INTRODUCTION This instrument contains the following features

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Precautions

iv

Selecting externally connected equipment...

Displays for safe use

v

v

Meaning of icons... vi

Safety Cautions

vii

Operation and maintenance

viii

Purpose... viii User maintenance... viii

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TOPCON instruments general statements

ix

Warning indications and positions

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COMPONENTS 1.1

Main Body

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1.2

Control panel

17

1.3

Monitor screen

18

1.3.1

Ocular anterior observation screen... 18

1.3.2

Corneal endothelium observation screen... 18

1.3.3

Photographed result image screen... 19

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1.3.4

Photographed result image screen with analytic values... 19

1.3.5

Simplified cell count mode screen... 20

1.3.6

Menu screen... 20

1.4

2

Standard accessoires

21

PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE 2.1

Assembly procedure

24

2.1.1

Installing the instrument... 24

2.1.2

Connecting the power cord... 25

2.1.3

Connecting the mouse... 26

2.1.4

Connecting the external input/output terminal... 26

2.2 2.2.1

3

Default settings

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Reset from the power-saving status... 36

BASIC OPERATION 3.1

Preparation for photography

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3.1.1

Photographing in auto mode... 38

3.1.2

Photographing in manual mode... 44

3.2

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Displaying and deleting the photographed results

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OPERATION BY OBJECTS 4.1

Simplified cell analysis

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4.2

Output to the IMAGEnet System

59

4.3

Output to an image processing unit

60

4.4

Input/output via RS-232C

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Output via RS-232C... 61 Input via RS-232C... 63

4.5

5

RS-232C communication specifications

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MAINTENANCE AND CHECKS 5.1

Daily maintenance

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5.2

Be consistent

68

5.2.1

Photograph window... 68

5.2.2

Adjusting the monitor screen... 68

5.3

Cleaning the photograph window

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Wiping off stains... 69

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5.4

Replacing the flash bulb

70

5.5

Replacing the fuses

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Contents

5.6

6

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REFERENCE MATERIAL 6.1

Optional accessories

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6.1.1

Motorised adjustable instrument table AIT-20 and tabletop... 75

6.1.2

Specifications... 75

6.1.3

Motorised adjustable instrument table AIT-11 and special tabletop... 76

6.1.4

Specifications... 76

6.2 6.2.1

6.3 6.3.1

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Replacement Parts

Related products

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IMAGEnet system... 77

Terminology

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Description of terms... 77

TROUBLESHOOTING 7.1

Self-Check

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7.2

Troubleshooting table

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SPECIFICATIONS

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COMPONENTS

1.1 Main Body (2)

(1)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(8) (7)

Specular Microscope SP-2000P

(1)

Lamp housing cover

(2)

Measuring head

(3)

Monitor

(4)

Photography switch

(5)

Joystick

(6)

Power indicator

(7)

Locking knob (for movement prevention)

(8)

Control panel (9) (10)

(11) (15)

(12)

(13)

(17)

(14)

(18) (16)

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(9)

Forehead rest

(10)

Photography window

(11)

Vertical positioning mark

(12)

Chinrest vertical movement handle

(13)

Chinrest tissue with locking pins

(14)

Cinrest

(15)

Power switch

(16)

Power cord

(17)

Mouse

(18)

Monitor adjusting knobs

Components

1.2 Control panel

SELECT

MODE

FLASH

(21) (19) (22) DELETE

MENU

CLEAR

(23)

(24)

(20) POWER

(19)

Select switch Switches between the display of the photographed result and the ocular anterior observation screens.

(20)

Menu switch Displays the menu screen.

(21)

Flash switch Sets the HIGH/LOW level regarding flash intensity.

(22)

Mode switch Sets the AUTO/MANUAL mode of image capturing.

(23)

Clear swicht Deletes all photographic results stored in the memory.

(24)

Delete switch Deletes photographic results being stored in the memory.

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1.3 Monitor screen 1.3.1

Ocular anterior observation screen

AUTO

LOW

L0001

(25)

(27)

(26)

(28) (29)

S N C T I (25)

Image capturing mode

(26)

Intensity flash

(27)

Photograph serial No.

(28)

Position indication eye

(29)

Alignment circle

(30)

Photography point switching icon

1.3.2

(30)

Corneal endothelium observation screen

Longitudial alignment bar

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