10.1 Troubleshooting Guide - Olympus BF-UC180F Instructions Manual

10.1 Troubleshooting guide

Endoscope functions
ULTRASONIC BRONCHOFIBERVIDEOSCOPE BF-UC180F
The following table shows the possible causes of and countermeasures against
troubles that may occur due to equipment setting errors or deterioration of
consumables.
Troubles or failures due to other causes than those listed below should be
serviced. As repair performed by persons who are not qualified by Olympus
could cause patient or user injury and/or equipment damage, be sure to contact
Olympus for repair following the instructions given in Section 10.3, "Returning
the endoscope for repair" on page 145.
 Image quality or brightness
Irregularity
description
There is no video
image.
An image is not clear.
An image is excessively
dark or bright.
A black dot appears
on-screen.
 Water feeding
Irregularity
description
Fluid is leaking from the
biopsy valve.
The biopsy valve cannot
be attached.
Possible cause
Not all power switches
are ON.
The objective lens is
dirty.
The light source is not
set properly.
The image guide fiber
has broken.
Possible cause
The biopsy valve is not
attached properly.
The syringe is not
inserted securely.
The biopsy valve is
damaged.
An incorrect biopsy
valve is used.
Chapter 10 Troubleshooting
Solution
Turn ON all the power switches.
Clean the objective lens with
lint-free cloths moistened with
70% ethyl or isopropyl alcohol.
Adjust the light source's setting as
described in its instruction
manual.
When the image to be observed is
not visible, send the endoscope to
Olympus for repair.
Solution
Attach it correctly.
Insert it securely.
Replace it with a new one.
Use a correct biopsy valve.
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