Kowa SL-15 Instruction Manual

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PORTABLE SLIT-LAMP

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KOWA SL-15

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Page 1 PORTABLE SLIT-LAMP INSTRUCTION MANUAL KOWA SL-15...
Page 2: Introduction
Introduction Accept our congratulations on your purchase of Kowa's Portable Slit-lamp. This manual provides a description of the operating procedure of this unit along with important precautions to be observed during its use. Please read this entire manual carefully to assure that the instrument can demonstrate its full capabilities and be used effectively. After you have finished reading it, please keep it in an easily accessible location near the instrument for future reference.
Page 3 If it should continue in use, a fire may break out on the instrument resulting in its malfunctioning. Contact the Unplug Kowa dealer where you purchased it or your nearest repair shop for inspection. When replacing the fuse, make sure the instrument is turned off and unplugged from the outlet. If the fuse holder cover is removed with the instrument unplugged, there may occur electrical shock.
Page 4 Caution Caution For unplugging from the outlet, pull the power cord out of it while holding the plug with your hands. Otherwise, there may occur a fire or electrical shock. Prohibitory Do not put in, or pull out of, the outlet, the plug with your wet hands to avoid electrical shock. Prohibitory Do not install the instrument unstable locations, for instance, on a shaky base or a tilting surface.
Page 5 Kowa's SL-15 uses a lithium ion battery in its power pack. Always take the following precautions to avoid a serious injury or burn caused by fluid leakage, heat build-up, ignition and explosion as well as occurrence of a fire.
Page 6: Operational Precautions
● When disposing of this instrument, comply with the regulations of countries or areas in which the instrument is used. [ Cautions in miscellaneous matters ] ● Kowa is not responsible for product failure and damage caused by modification, maintenance or repair rendered by an other than designated service operator.
Page 7 Main unit (slit lamp) Forehead rest (Option) Power source (charger) (The figure seen from the bottom) Caution Remove the battery after full charging Emblem list Battery (power pack) Caution: High-temperature (See P-3) Warning,Caution: (See P-2-P-4) Type B Mount P - 6...
Page 8 Operational Considerations for Hospital Grade Electrical instrument (Safety and Accident Prevention) 1. Only qualified personnel should operate this instrument. 2. The following items shall be considered when installing instrument. (1) Install at a location away from water or accidental splashing. (2) Install at a location which will not be adversely affected by atmospheric pressure, temperature, humidity, ventilation, sunlight, dust, air containing salt, sulfur and other substances, and the like.
Page 9: Accessories
Accessories Power cable:1 pc. Fuse:2 pc. Lamp:1 pc. Dust cover:1 pc. Instruction manual:1 pc. P - 8...
Page 10 Contents Introduction ......................1 Operational Considerations for Safety and Accident Prevention ......1 Operational precautions for Safety and Accident Prevention in use of battey ..4 Operational precautions ................... 5 Indication of cautionlabel ..................6 Operational Considerations for Hospital Grade Electrical Equipment (Safety and Accident Prevention) ................
Page 11: Name And Function Of Each Part
Name and function of each part 1 Prism box Main unit (slit-lamp) For adjusting the eye-to-eye distance, bend and stretch this part both ways. 2 Ocular With rubber attachment for com- pensating the diopter of the lat- erally biased eye either way. 3 Objective lens An image 10 times as large as a subject 6 Main lever (ON/OFF select switch)
Page 12 1. Name and function of each part Power source (Charger) F Main unit's charger indicating lamp G Main unit's charger (also serving as a base When the power pack inside of the main unit, which is set for holding slit-lamp) at the main unit's charger, is being charged, the indicating With the power switch turned on, push the slit-lamp deep lamp comes on to emit orange light.
Page 13 1. Name and function of each part Battery (power pack) Type: SL-PP150(Kowa Company, Ltd.) M Battery connector When it is set at the main unit or power pack charger, set the battery connector such that it can be in proper contact with the charger.
Page 14: Summary Of Instrument
Summary The Kowa SL-15 is a portable slit lamp equipped with a rechargeable battery. It consists of a main unit, a power supply and a power pack. A video camera adaptor and a forehead rest are also available as an option. The intended use of this instrument is for general biomicroscopy.
Page 15: Preparation
Preparation Preparation Setting Place the power source on a stable table and connect the power cable to the inlet on the back of the power source. Connecting the power cable Charging the power pack inside of the main unit 1 Open the grip cover by pulling it out toward you while depressing the rubber portion of grip cover downward. 2 Make sure the power pack is orientated in a right direction before mounting it on the main unit.
Page 16: Charging A Single Power Pack Independently Of The Main Unit
3-3 Charging a single power pack independently of the main unit Charging a single power pack independently of the main unit 1 Insert the power pack deep into the power pack charger while holding it in the direction of figure. 2 Make sure the power pack charger indicating lamp is on emitting orange light.
Page 17: Charge Time And Service Time Of Power Pack
3. Preparation Charge time and service time of power pack 1 The reference charge time spent in fully charging an exhausted battery at a room temperature of 25˚C is indicated below: Charge time With main unit charger About 90 minutes With power pack charger About 120 minutes Caution...
Page 18: Adjusting Each Part
How to use How to use How to hold the slit-lamp 1 Hold the slit-lamp's main body. securely grabbing its grip by your right (or left) hand. 2 Place the other hand's thumb on the side of upper-end of the slit-lamp's main body. 3 Stabilize slit width indication by adjusting the distance between the examined eye and the objective lens, depending on how wide the opening is between the thumb and the fingers when put on the patient's forehead.
Page 19 4. How to use How to use magnifying power select lever, slit-disk and filter-disk. 1 Turn the magnifying power select lever clockwise as indicated by arrow-head to select a magnifying power of 16. Turn it counterclockwise to select a magnifying power of 10. 2 Slit-disk Turn the slit-disk as far as it is set at one of the four click stops, which will cover three types of slit widths (0.1 mm, 0.2 mm and 0.8 mm).
Page 20: Troubleshooting
This section describes how to take action against any irregularity which occurred on the instrument. If any irregularity should occur on the instrument, check if the following faults are observed, before contacting Kowa's dealer where you purchased the instrument for repair.
Page 21: Maintenance And Inspection
Do not touch the lamp bare-handed to prevent hand's fat from transferring to the lamp surface. Hot lamp surface may burn the fat resulting in a shorter lifetime. The lamp is exclusive use of SL-15.It can not be used for SL-14, previous model. Caution Caution Use a lamp provided as accessories, or a designated one.
Page 22: Replacing Fuse
Kowa’s distributor where you purchased the Kowa SL-15. Repairing the Instrument If there is a need to return your Kowa SL-15 to the manufacturer for repair or maintenance, please contact one of Kowa’s distributors indicated on the back cover of INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
Page 23: Specifications
Specifications Main unit (slit-lamp) [Microscope] Type : Binocular-stereoscopic-orthoscopic microscope Inward angle : 13˚ Magnifying power : 10/16 Objective lens' working distance : About 80 mm (when a magnifying power of 16 is selected) About 100 mm (when a magnifying power of 10 is selected) Practical field of view : Ø...
Page 24 Safety standard and classification • IEC60601-1: 1988 • IEC60601-1 Amendment 1: 1991 • IEC60601-1 Amendment 2: 1995 According to the type of protection against electric shock Main unit < INTERNALLY POWERED EQUIPMENT > Power source < CLASS I EQUIPMENT > According to the degree of protection against electric shock Main unit <...
Page 25 Photochemical Hazard Photochemical Hazard ( ISO 15004 : 1997) ( ISO 15004 : 1997) • The relative spectral output of the instrument • The spectrally-weighted photochemical source radiance, both phakic L and aphakic L =12.99 mW/(cm sr) 305nm to 700nm •...
Page 26 Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration - electromagnetic emissions The PORTABLE SLIT-LAMP Kowa SL-15 is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the PORTABLE SLIT-LAMP Kowa SL-15 should assure that it is used in such an environment. Emissions test...
Page 27: Electromagnetic Compatibility (Iec60601-1-2 : 2001)
Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration - electromagnetic immunity The PORTABLE SLIT-LAMP Kowa SL-15 is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the PORTABLE SLIT-LAMP Kowa SL-15 should assure that it is used in such an environment. Immunity test...
Page 28 Guidance and manufacturer's declaration - electromagnetic immunity The PORTABLE SLIT-LAMP Kowa SL-15 is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the PORTABLE SLIT-LAMP Kowa SL-15 should assure that it is used in such an environment. Immunity test...
Page 29 9. Electromagnetic Compatibility (IEC60601-1-2 : 2001) Separation distance according to frequency of transmitter Rated maximum output power of transmitter 150kHz to 80MHz 80MHz to 800MHz 800MHz to 2.5GHz d=1.2 d=1.2 d=2.3 0.01 0.12 0.12 0.23 0.37 0.37 0.74 For transmitters rated at a maximum output power not listed above, the recommended separation distance d in metres (m) can be estimated using the equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter, where P is the maximum output power rating of the transmitter in watts (W) according to the transmitter manufacturer.
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Page 34 Facsimile: 81(3) 5623-8060 Phone: 49(211) 1793540 Facsimile: 49(211) 161952 Hamamatsu Factory 3-1, Shinmiyakoda 1-chome, Kita-ku, Hamamatsu city, Shizuoka Pref., 431-2103 © 2003-2007 Kowa Company, Ltd. All rights reserved. Japan SL150 V2.6 E 071018 MS Printed in Japan Printed on recycled paper.

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