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ThE CONFIGURATION IN WhICh IT WILL BE USED. Cautions CAUTION: ANy REPAIR OR SERVICE TO ThE RK600 MUST BE PERFORMED By EXPERIENCED PERSONNEL OR DEALERS WhICh ARE TRAINED By REIChERT SO ThAT CORRECT OPERATION OF ThE RK600 IS MAINTAINED. CAUTION: ThIS INSTRUMENT hAS ELECTROSTATIC DISChARGE SENSITIVE DEVICES (ESDS) WhICh ARE SENSITIVE TO STATIC hIGh VOLTAGES STORED IN AND TRANSFERRED By ThE hUMAN BODy.
Instrument Setup Great care has been taken to deliver your new RK600 Auto Keratometer/Refractor safely to you. The container and packaging were specially designed to transport this unit. Please retain the packaging for future use if transportation is required. Unpacking Instructions...
CAUSING INCORRECT READINGS AND/OR FAILURE OF ITS ELECTRONIC OR MEChANICAL PARTS. • Place the RK600 in the location where it will be utilized. • The Travel Lock is located on the lower left front corner of the instrument. Rotate the knob counterclockwise to disengage the Travel Lock.
Instrument Setup ( Continued LCD Screen headrest Control Chin Rest Pins Buttons Printer Door Chin Rest Pads Chin Rest Fire Button Vertical Adjustment Knob joystick Travel Lock Figure S8, Operator Side Identiication Figure S9, Patient Side Power 250V, 3A Input Video Out RS232C Switch...
Instrument Setup ( Continued Icon Deinition The RK600 incorporates a user-friendly icon/menu-based operating system which will increase the speed of measurements, training, and use. Below are the Icons which are used during the operation of this instrument. Icon Icon Description If this icon is shown, the refraction data is displayed in the 1/8 diopter mode.
Instrument Setup ( Continued Instrument Settings This instrument has default parameters that may be changed to accommodate user preferences for each setting. Refer to the illustration below. Press the UP or DOWN arrow to select the desired setting, then the LEFT/ RIGhT arrow to change the parameter for the desired setting.
Instructions for Use Instrument Preparation The RK600 is an advanced electronic refractometer/keratometer which quickly acquires precise data of the human eye. The information below will assist you in detailing the initial steps to obtain optimum performance of this instrument. Perform the following steps after removing the RK600 from its shipping container.
Refraction and keratometric data, utilizing IOL iltering IOL R Refraction only data, utilizing IOL iltering Note: When power is applied to the RK600, the instrument automatically displays the last used measurement mode. Note: When acquiring IOL patient data, it is recommended that the IOL option be used.
Instructions for Use ( Continued R/K Measurement Mode ( Continued Measurement Data Data for the measurements acquired in the R/K, R, or K measurement modes is displayed on the LCD Screen. A summary of the data is given below. Refer to Figure T2.
Instructions for Use ( Continued Peripheral Measurement Mode Peripheral measurements are measurements of the eye which are taken at its center and four equidistant points around the eye to determine the curvature of the cornea. The peripheral section of this instrument acquires ive measurements; one at the center, and four measurements (superior, temporal, inferior, and nasal) which are equidistant from the center of the eye and each other.
Instructions for Use ( Continued Printing Measurement Data The print function in this instrument has three options. • Automatic mode - This option automatically prints out the data after all measurements are taken on both the right and left sides. •...
Maintenance Introduction The RK600 requires very little routine maintenance due to its advanced design. For instance, there are no bulbs or lamps to change. If you have questions regarding maintenance, contact your local distributor, or our Customer Service Department directly at (716) 686-4500.
Maintenance ( Continued Printer Paper Installation of the printer paper is quick and easy. Open the Printer Door by pushing the Door Latch down and pulling forward. Refer to Figure M1. Lift the Printer Cutter Assembly up. Refer to Figure M2. 3.
Troubleshooting ( Continued Troubleshooting Chart The following chart provides details of common diiculties and solutions for the RK600 . ERROR MESSAGE REMEDy SySTEM Screen blank. Unit may be in the “sleep” mode, push any button to continue. Unit will not move left/right or Travel lock may be en- in/out.
Troubleshooting ( Continued The following chart provides details of common error messages for the RK600. MESSAGE CAUSE REMEDy RETRy Patient eye moved. have the patient remain still and ixate Wrong alignment. on the target. Realign the patient and take a new measurement.
Guidance Tables Table 201 Table 201 - Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration - Emissions All Equipment and Systems Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration - Emissions The 15035 Rev. C is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment speciied below. The customer or user of the 15035 Rev. C should ensure that it is used in such an environment.
Guidance Tables Table 202 Table 202 - Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration - Immunity All Equipment and Systems Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration - Immunity The 15035 Rev. C is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment speciied below. The customer or user of the 15035 Rev. C should ensure that it is used in such an environment. IEC 60601 Electromagnetic Immunity Test...
Guidance Tables Table 204 Table 204 - Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration - Emissions Equipment and Systems that are NOT Life-Supporting Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration - Emissions The 15035 Rev. C is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment speciied below. The customer or user of the 15035 Rev.
Guidance Tables Table 206 Table 206 - Recommended Separation Distances between portable and mobile RF Communications equipment and the 15035 Rev. C Equipment and Systems that are NOT Life-Supporting Recommended Separations Distances for the 15035 Rev. B The 15035 Rev. C is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment in which radiated disturbances are controlled.
Baud Rate: 384000, 19200, 9600, 4800, or 2400 bps (bits per second) Character (word): 8, or 7 Parity: Odd, Even, or None Stop Bits: 2, or 1 The connections from the RK600 to the computer are shown in the following diagram : Figure AB1. RS232C Interface...
This product is warranted by Reichert, Inc. (Reichert) PRODUCT ChANGES against defective material and workmanship under Reichert reserves the right to make changes in design normal use for a period of one year from the date or to make additions to or improvements in its of invoice to the original purchaser.
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