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Read this manual before operating and keep this book for future reference. This manual describes the recommended procedures for inspecting and preparing the EPK-700 Video Processor prior to its use and the care and maintenance after its use. It does not describe how an actual procedure is to be performed, nor does it attempt to teach the beginner the proper technique or any medical aspects regarding the use of the equipment.
Some not exceed the capacity of the isolating transformer. For peripheral devices may have to be turned off first to avoid further information, contact your local Pentax distributor. compromising their operation. Wipe all surfaces clean with gauze slightly moistened with Prior to use alcohol.
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Alterations/modifications to the equipment should NEVER be made. Repairs should only be performed by an authorized Pentax service facility The lamp should be replaced by an authorized Pentax service facility. Maintenance The operation and safety of this equipment and any applicable accessories should be periodically inspected.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS – IMPORTANT Power requirements Check the standard power plug configurations that are used in your country. If the appropriate power cord is not included in your product, notify your local Pentax distributor. Continental Europe U.K. Australia U.S.A and...
Switching regulator with continuous illumination Brightness control Selection – Automatic or Manual Automatic iris Servo type Scope Compatibility Pentax colour video endoscopes NTSC M odel PAL M odel Pentax fiberscopes With use of appropriate fiberscope video adapter module NTSC Modell PAL Modell Other manufacturers’...
NOTE - When power is turned OFF, wait 60 seconds before turning power switch ON. Failure to do so may cause a malfunction. NOTE - Before turning the EPK-700 power ON, ensure the air flow vents are not obstructed. Air Pump Switch Selects air pump ON/OFF.
Lamp Service The LED lights when the lamp is NOT ignited after power ON. CAUTION - Lamp to be replaced only by Pentax service facilities or authorised personnel. X LUM Switch Maximizes light amount to enable the user to identify the position of the distal end of an endoscope.
Activates with a red button protruded out when abnormal current flows. CAUTION - When the circuit breaker is activated, try first to reset. If the circuit breaker is activated again, when the pro- cessor is turned ON, do NOT use the processor and return it to Pentax. Power Input Socket Accepts AC power cord.
NOMENCLATURE, CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Water bottle assembly, Model OS-H2 No. N ame F unction Bottle Holds sterile water for procedure. (use up to 2/3’s full) Water Bottle Cap Must be firmly secured to bottle to prevent air leakage. Assembly Air Pipe Stem Inserts into video processor water bottle receptacle.
FOR EUROPE Flat type keyboard with approptiate CE marking should be used with PAL model. NOTE The Keyboard supplied with your EPK-700 in North America may differ slightly from the one described here. All keyboards will have similar functionality, only key positions and select indicators may vary.
Alphanumeric field, 12 characters long. Facility Alphanumeric field, 12 characters long. Scope Name When video endoscope is connected to the EPK-700, the model name will be displayed. Alphanumeric field, 10 characters long. Blue Colour Level Numeric display of Blue colour level +5 to –5.
PREPARATION AND SAFETY CHECK Preparation and safety check Preparation 4-1-1 Setting up the EPK-700 Place the EPK-700 video processor on a stable, level surface (trolley, bench, stand, etc..). NOTE RGB OUTPUT Y / C-OUTPUT Y / C-OUTPUT • Avoid places where the EPK 700 may be splashed with...
Connecting the endoscope while the processor is ON might damage the endoscope. Check to ensure the appropriate (light guide) adapter is mounted onto the EPK-700. The adapter, AE-P1 is already attached to the EPK-700. NOTE Connecting a video endoscope without a (light guide) adaptor in place will reduce light output at the endoscope distal end.
(use adapters as required). Connect the electrical connector of the module to the electrical connector of the EPK-700, lining up the red dots on each. 4-1-4 Connecting the peripheral equipment...
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Ensure water bottle is properly prepared and connected. Ensure endoscope (and fiberscope video adaptor module if applicable) is connected properly. Ensure EPK-700 lamp life is less than 200 hours. If lamp life is 200 hours or more, contact your Pentax sales representative or a Pentax service center.
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PREPARATION AND SAFETY CHECK 10. Check the endoscope control buttons positioned on the control body of the endoscope. Each button; F, C and V will beep when pressed. 11. Select auto or manual brightness control. If selecting AUTO, also select average or center light measurement mode. And operate the brightness control buttons to ensure the brightness indicator and controls are functioning.
OPERATION Operation NOTE Before turning the EPK-700 ON, ensure the air flow vents are not obstructed. Function key indexes The EPK-700 video processor function may be controlled from Name 12/30/97 13:50:59 either the processor front panel control buttons, function key menu keys selections or the video endoscope control buttons (F, C, V).
OPERATION NOTE The EPK-700 has a battery backup memory and will retain and advance the Date and Time accordingly even if the unit is turned OFF or disconnected from the power supply. Name 12/30/97 13:50:59 Second adjustment Press F6 and the second counter will;...
PENTAX Facility The Scope field will be automatically established when a video endoscope is connected to the EPK-700. The field can be overtyped. After pressing Enter in the (Scope) field, the cursor and the ID number will be removed from the screen.
(10) minutes. This will allow the colour temperature to stabilize and ensure accurate colour. When the procedure is completed, the lamp can be switched OFF by turning the EPK-700 power OFF. Wait 5 minutes before turning on the Lamp again. 5-5-2...
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Minimum required brightness levels should be used at all times to avoid risk of injury to the patient. NOTE The EPK-700 has a battery backup memory and will retain the last selected brightness value even if the unit is turned OFF or disconnected from the power supply.
13:50:59 All the switches described above will beep when pressed. NOTE The EPK-700 has battery backup memory and will retain the last selected colour balance levels even if the unit is Comment turned OFF or disconnected from the power supply.
LED on the FREEZE button on the front panel will go OUT. Comment Scope ±0 ±0 ±0 PENTAX Facility 5-5-8 Enhance Name 12/30/97 Hold down the Ctrl key and press F3 on the keyboard. The enhance...
±0 PENTAX Facility NOTE Each time the EPK-700 is turned ON, the pointer position is established at the center of the main screen. To change the position of the pointer, use the Up, Down, Left, Right arrow keys. To turn the pointer OFF, press the F4 key again.
If a vector scope is available, it will make the adjustment easy and accurate. Contact your local Pentax service center for the details if required. Allow the processor to run for ten (10) minutes the lamp lights in order to stabilize the colour temperature.
Down arrow keys on the keyboard to move cursor to desired menu X-Lum selections. Comment Press the V button on the endoscope control body or the Enter key Scope ±0 ±0 ±0 on the keyboard to activate selections or access sub-menus. PENTAX Facility...
After each procedure NOTE Some peripheral devices may have to be turned off BEFORE the EPK-700 to avoid their malfunction. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with all the components of the video endoscopy system to establish the right order in which each component should be...
6-2-2-1 Steam sterilization NOTE EPK-700 standard water bottle assembly is model OS-H2 and is steam autoclavable. DO NOT confuse the OS-H2 steam autoclavable water bottle with its non-autoclavable predecessor that had been supplied as a standard accessory with other Pentax products.
Check the lamp life hour meter on the rear panel frequently. A lamp CONTROL1 CONTROL2 SERIAL NO. KEY BOARD LIFE METER with 200 hours or more should be replaced before beginning a procedure NOTE To replace the lamp, contact your local Pentax service center.
OFF. Wait 10 seconds or more and then press both circuit breaker buttons down until they click into the depressed positions. After resetting the circuit breakers, if the trip when the EPK-700 is turned ON, turn the power OFF immediately and disconnect the power cord. Contact Pentax service center.
Ensure lamp is lit. Image on screen is Lamp Ensure lamp is lit. black and white Unusual characters Turn OFF the processor and contact your Pentax service center. on screen and no response to any key on the keyboard Endoscope control Scope Ensure endoscope is properly connected.
FUNCTION SUMMARY DIAGRAMM Function summary diagramm Control from the keyboard Stopwatch keys Start Stop F2: colour bar on/off Restart F3: character on/off F4: pointer on/off Reset F5: stopwatch F6: sec adjustment F7: time setting Image Freeze Mode Field Frame F10: help on/off Enhancement key + ctrl High...
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To avoid and resolve adverse electromagnetic effects, do NOT operate this equipment near RF-equipment. Only connection cables and keyboard specified by PENTAX comply with the above standards. ASAHI OPTICAL CO., LTD 2-36-9 Maeno-cho Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, 174-8639 Japan...
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