Introduction This Directions for use manual is a comprehensive guide designed to help you understand the capabilities and operation of your Spot Vision Screener VS100. The information in this manual includes all options available with the Spot Vision Screener. The applicability of some sections of this manual depends on the configuration of your particular device.
Consult operating instructions/directions for use (DFU). A copy of the DFU is available on this website. A printed copy of the DFU can be ordered from Welch Allyn for delivery within 7 calendar days. WARNING The warning statements in this manual identify conditions or practices that could lead to loss of data, illness, injury, or death.
Directions for use Introduction Miscellaneous symbols Equipment is not protected against the ingress of liquid IPXØ Non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation This symbol is applicable for EC member countries only. To avoid potential negative consequences for the environment and possibly human health, this instrument should be disposed of (i) for EU member countries - in accordance with WEEE (Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) or (ii) for all other countries, in accordance with local disposal and recycling laws.
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Introduction Welch Allyn Spot Vision Screener VS100 Unknown network Cannot connect to configured network Sound off Sound on Continue Back Exit Print job in progress...
WARNING Lithium ion battery. Risk of fire, explosion, and burns. Do not handle or disassemble the battery pack. WARNING Use only accessories approved by Welch Allyn. Visit www.welchallyn.com. The use of any other accessories can result in inaccurate patient data, can damage the equipment, and can void your product warranty.
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Caution The device is not waterproof. If you accidentally drop it into liquid or liquid is spilled on the device, contact Welch Allyn Technical Support immediately. If minor water droplets are found on the device, wipe off with a soft dry cloth.
Directions for use Introduction Contents Checklist The main shipping box contains the vision screener, Directions for use, and the Accessory box. The Accessory box contains: AC Power Cord. Power Supply/Charger. Cleaning Cloth. Velcro Cable Straps. Note Please do not discard the box and foam. Damages incurred by shipping the device in non-approved packing material will void the limited warranty (see warranty for details).
Controls, Display Window, and Connections Drawings and text are representative of the Spot Vision Screener with all available options. Features Rear View of Vision Screener LCD Screen Neck Strap Mount AC Power Connector Power Button Wrist Strap Mount Serial Number Label Tripod Mount Battery Charge Green LED Indicator (Flashing) or charged (Continuous)
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Controls, Display Window, and Connections Welch Allyn Spot Vision Screener USB Port Ambient Light Sensor Front View of Vision Screener Range Finder Front Glass Speaker...
Directions for use Controls, Display Window, and Connections Display Window When the vision screener is powered on, the main menu or Home Screen will appear. If the vision screener is connected to a network, the network name and IP address will be visible in the upper left corner in the black bar.
Controls, Display Window, and Connections Welch Allyn Spot Vision Screener Subject Information Screen On the subject information screen, confirm all data is correct. You can modify information by touching the field you wish to change. After the change is completed select OK and you will come back to the subject information screen.
Directions for use Controls, Display Window, and Connections Understanding the Results Pupillary Distance Pupil Size Indicator Right Eye (OD), Left Eye (OS) Complete refraction SE - Spherical equivalent DS - Sphere DC – Cylinder Axis – Axis Screening Result Home Cylinder Convention Alignment Indicator Degree, Horizontal, Vertical...
Controls, Display Window, and Connections Welch Allyn Spot Vision Screener Tools The Tools menu will allow you to customize and configure the vision screener with the following options: Displays firmware version, software application version and serial number. Also displayed is a quick reference of important vision screener features, including memory storage levels of the device.
Setting up the Vision Screener Charging 1. Connect the provided DC cord set and power supply/charger together. 2. Gently lift the back of the vision screener to view the available connections. 3. Locate the DC power connector on the vision screener and connect the power supply/charger.
Setting up the Vision Screener Welch Allyn Spot Vision Screener • Input Screen — Holding down the Back button on any input (keyboard) screen will delete all data from the field. • Low Battery — When the battery level reaches a very low level, a notice will appear to the user indicating they should insert the power cable or the device will shut down.
Directions for use Setting up the Vision Screener To enable or disable the wireless capabilities on the vision screener: Tools. 1. Touch Network. 2. Touch 3. Touch Disable. 4. Touch Enable/ Note Wireless power can only be re-enabled after a device reboot. Touch Enable to automatically reboot.
Setting up the Vision Screener Welch Allyn Spot Vision Screener To reset the printer system This will delete all printers: 1. Touch the Trash can icon. 2. A pop-up will appear; touch Delete. This will remove all current printer configurations.
Directions for use Setting up the Vision Screener Note Give the printer a simpler name for ease of typing on the VS100, for example: use ENVY5530 instead of HP_ENVY_5530_series_USB_CN3C91S1N205XT_HPLIP. 7. Click Continue. 8. Choose Make and click Continue, for example: HP. 9.
Custom banner Welch Allyn offers the ability to add a custom banner to the bottom of the printable reports. Please note that Welch Allyn does not supply custom banners. You will need to create your banner using the specifics below: •...
4. Send the file titled spot-[serial number].reg to Welch Allyn Support at customerservice@welchallyn.com. Welch Allyn Support will review your registration file and email you a valid license key. Once you receive the key, perform the following: 1. Save the file to the top level (root directory) of a USB Drive.
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Setting up the Vision Screener Welch Allyn Spot Vision Screener...
Vision Screener operation Screening Environment For optimal screening results, screen in an environment with lower level subdued lighting. Be sure to eliminate or block any sources of sunlight and/or incandescent light from reflecting on the subject’s eyes. Florescent light is acceptable but note that the subject’s pupil size can be affected and can decrease your chances of a successful screening.
Vision Screener operation Welch Allyn Spot Vision Screener How to focus the vision screener Position vision screener approximately 36 inches (1 meter) away from subject. Hold vision screener close to body and lean forward and backward until the screen becomes gray.
Directions for Use Vision Screener operation Monocular mode In monocular mode, you will be given the option to choose which eye to screen. This should be attempted when binocular screening does not capture the subjects’ pupils. After a binocular screening completes: 1.
Vision Screener operation Welch Allyn Spot Vision Screener Viewing the results The results screen will appear at the end of the screening process. All results viewing options are in the Tools menu under Results including: defaulting to a summary screen or the detailed results screen, hiding recommendations or screening results, cylinder convention options and raw or rounded data.
Directions for Use Vision Screener operation Understanding the Results The figure below outlines the results screen and what it shows you: Pupillary Distance Pupil Size Indicator Right Eye (OD), Left Eye (OS) Complete Refraction SE - Spherical equivalent DS - Sphere DC –...
Vision Screener operation Welch Allyn Spot Vision Screener Vision Screener criteria Spot Vision Screener’s criteria was developed in accord with the American Academy of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabimus (AAPOS) and American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommendations for instrument based vision screening. The criteria is age specific to assist with early detection of amblyopic risk factors in children.
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Directions for Use Vision Screener operation • Last Name — Enter the last name. Use any combination of alpha characters. • Date of Birth — Enter the date of birth in the format MM/DD/YYYY. You can enter the age of subject in years, months or a combination of both. This field is required for the import to work.
Troubleshooting System restart 1. To power cycle the vision screener - press and hold the On/Off button until a confirmation screen appears. Select Confirm to power off. 2. When the screen turns black, wait 30 seconds and then press the power button to turn the vision screener back on.
Troubleshooting Welch Allyn Spot Vision Screener 4. Check on the Home screen to see if your network name and IP address is identified in the upper left corner in the black bar. Restarting helps to reinstate the connection to the network.
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Reboot the device and try again. (To turn device configuration file. the device off, press and hold power button for two seconds.) For more information on troubleshooting or error messages, contact Welch Allyn’s support team (refer to the inside cover of this manual for additional contact information).
Cleaning the Vision Screener Clean the Vision Screener WARNING Electric shock hazard. Before cleaning the vision screener, disconnect the DC power cord from the power outlet and the vision screener. WARNING Liquids can damage electronics inside the vision screener. Prevent liquids from spilling on the vision screener.
6 months. • Welch Allyn suggests a battery replacement, at an appointed Welch Allyn repair facility, every 2.5 years at the owner’s expense. The vision screener regular maintenance consists of wiping dust or dirt off the front glass surface and the LCD display as needed.
Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste. For more specific disposal or compliance information, see www.welchallyn.com/weee, or contact Welch Allyn Customer Service. This device contains Lithium ion cells and other electronic materials. Please contact your local government authorities for proper electronic waste recycling or disposal methods at...
If such use is necessary, observe the vision screener and other equipment to verify that they are operating normally. WARNING Use only accessories recommended by Welch Allyn for use with the vision screener. Accessories not recommend by Welch Allyn might affect the EMC emissions or immunity.
Directions for Use Guidance and manufacturer's declaration Emissions and immunity information Electromagnetic emissions The device is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or user of the device should assure that it is used in such an environment. Emission test Compliance Electromagnetic environment - guidance...
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Guidance and manufacturer's declaration Welch Allyn Spot Vision Screener Electromagnetic immunity The device is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the device should assure that it is used in such an environment.
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Directions for Use Guidance and manufacturer's declaration Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF communications equipment and the device The device is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The customer or user of the device can help prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment (transmitters) and the device as recommended below, according to the maximum output power of the communications equipment.
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Guidance and manufacturer's declaration Welch Allyn Spot Vision Screener Test specifications for enclosure port immunity to RF wireless communications equipment Test frequency Band Service Modulation Maximum power Distance (m) Immunity (MHz) test level (V/m) 380 - 390 TETRA 400 Pulse modulation...
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Welch Allyn could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Directions for Use Guidance and manufacturer's declaration International radio compliance Argentina Ente Nacional de las Contiene Modulo CNC I.D. C-15169 Comunicaciones (ENACOM) Brazil “Este equipamento opera em caráter secundário, Agência Nacional de isto é, não tem direito a proteção contra Telecomunicações interferência prejudicial mesmo de estações do (ANATEL)
Guidance and manufacturer's declaration Welch Allyn Spot Vision Screener South Korea Communications This equipment is Industrial (Class A) Korea Commission ( electromagnetic wave suitability equipment and seller or user should take notice of it, and this - KCC equipment is to be used in the places except for home.
Welch Allyn vakuuttaa täten että RLAN device tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 2014/53EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen. French Par la présente, Welch Allyn déclare que ce RLAN device est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions de la directive 2014/53/CE qui lui sont applicables. German Hiermit erklärt Welch Allyn die Übereinstimmung des Gerätes RLAN device...
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Guidance and manufacturer's declaration Welch Allyn Spot Vision Screener Italian Con la presente Welch Allyn dichiara che questo RLAN device è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 2014/53CE. Latvian Ar šo Welch Allyn deklarē, ka RLAN device atbilst Direktīvas 2014/53/EK būtiskajām prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem noteikumiem.
Welch Allyn any other liability in connection with the sale of the Welch Allyn product. Welch Allyn shall not be liable for any loss or damages, whether direct, incidental or consequential, resulting from the...