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Digital PD Meter
User's Guide

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  • Page 1 Digital PD Meter User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 ©2015 AMETEK, Inc. Reichert and Reichert Technologies are registered trademarks of Reichert, Inc. AMETEK is a registered trademark of AMETEK, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. The information contained in this document was accurate at time of publication. Specifications subject to change without notice.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Warnings & Cautions ................4 Symbols ....................6 Introduction ...................7 Features & Functions ................8 Instructions for Use ................9 Turning on the PDM .................9 Calibration Verification ..............9 PD Measurement ................9 Monocular PD Measurement ............9 Adjustable Distance PD Measurement ..........9 Vertex Distance Measurement ............10 Cleaning &...
  • Page 4: Warnings & Cautions

    Warnings & Cautions Reichert Technologies (Reichert) is not responsible for the safety and reliability of this instrument when: Assembly, disassembly, repair, or modification is made by unauthorized • dealers or persons. • Instrument is not used in accordance with this User’s Guide. WARNING: AN INSTRUCTION THAT DRAWS ATTENTION TO RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH.
  • Page 5 Warnings & Cautions (continued) WARNING: DO NOT EXPOSE THE BATTERIES TO TEMPERATURES ABOVE 140ºF, DISASSEMBLE THE BATTERIES, OR DAMAGE TO THIS UNIT AND/OR SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT. WARNING: NEVER ALLOW LIQUID LEAKING FROM THE BATTERY TO GET IN YOUR EYES OR MOUTH AS THIS LIQUID COULD CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
  • Page 6: Symbols

    Symbols The following symbols appear on the instrument: Caution symbol indicating important operating and maintenance instructions that are included in this User’s Guide Consult Instructions for Use Catalog Number Serial Number Type B Product Classification Class II Equipment Date of Manufacture 2015 Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment Fragile Contents in Shipping Container - handle with care...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    Please retain this manual for future reference and to share with other users. For additional copies of this manual, contact your local authorized Reichert dealer or contact our Customer Service department directly at: Tel: 716-686-4500 Fax: 716-686-4555 E-mail: reichert.information@ametek.com Indications for Use The indications for use include measuring pupilary distance. Contraindications None.
  • Page 8: Features & Functions

    Features and Functions ON/OFF Button (MAIN) Press to turn the instrument on and off. The PDM turns off after one minute to ensure longer battery life. Measurement Slide Controls Used to move the index lines that indicate Pupillary Distance and Right/Left Nose-to- Pupil Distance measurements.
  • Page 9: Instructions For Use

    Instructions for Use Turning on the PDM For all functions it is necessary to turn the PDM on. Press the ON/OFF button (MAIN). During initialization the unit will show “88.8” across the display. When the PDM is ready to measure, the display will indicate the numerical values of the slide control positions.
  • Page 10: Vertex Distance Measurement

    Instructions for Use (continued) Vertex Distance Measurement Measurement of the distance between a pair of mounted spectacle lenses and the patient’s eye is possible using the LD mode. Press the PD/LD button - The LCD will show dashes where the PD value is normally displayed.
  • Page 11: Cleaning & Maintenance

    Cleaning & Maintenance Cleaning CAUTION: DO NOT USE SOLVENTS OR STRONG CLEANING SOLUTIONS ON ANY PART OF THIS INSTRUMENT AS DAMAGE TO THE UNIT MAY OCCUR. SEE MAINTENANCE SECTION FOR DETAILED CLEANING INSTRUCTION. CAUTION: USE OF AMMONIA BASED CLEANERS ON THE LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD) MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE DISPLAY.
  • Page 12: Specifications

    Specifications Catalog Number 15020 Physical Dimensions Size: Weight, unpacked: 1.50 lbs. (0.68 Kg) Height: 2.2 in. (5.5 cm) Width: 6.1 in. (15.5 cm) Length: 8.9 in. (22.6 cm) Electrical Batteries: Alkaline - 4 AA (DC 6V) Display: LCD - Digital Fixation: Green dot, with LED illumination Measurement Range...
  • Page 13: Warranty

    Product Warranty This product is warranted by Reichert, Inc. against defective material and workmanship under normal use for a period of one year from the date of invoice to the original purchaser. (An authorized dealer shall not be considered an original purchaser.) Under this warranty, Reichert’s sole obligation is to repair or replace the defective part or product at Reichert’s discretion.
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