Centurion TESLA 21+ Operating Manual

Centurion TESLA 21+ Operating Manual

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Operating Manual
For Veterinary use only
Last revised: June 12, 2020

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  • Page 1 Operating Manual For Veterinary use only Last revised: June 12, 2020...
  • Page 2 Nikola Tesla’s Invention of the Laser Tesla’s work on particle beam weapons can be traced all the way back to 1893 with his invention of a button lamp, and again to 1896 when he replicated the work of William Roentgen, discoverer of X-rays. At that time, Tesla was “shooting”...
  • Page 3 Tesla refers in his INVENTIONS, to a “pencil-thin” line of light that was created with this device. It is my belief that Tesla not only invented the Ruby Laser in 1893, but he also demonstrated it and published it’s results. The problem with the device was that it was set up so as to “vaporize,”...
  • Page 4 Preface The CENTURION TESLA 21+ LASER SHOWER is a therapy device for the low-level laser therapy of large body areas. Low level laser therapy belongs to the field of complementary therapy. Advice Please read the Operating Manual carefully before using the device. The Operating Manual should always be kept at the place where the low-level laser system is used.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    9. Replacing the adapters ................16 10. Maintenance and care ................17 11. Safety information ................17, 18 12. Manufacturer's labels and warning signs ..........19 12.1 Definition of symbols of the Centurion ..20 TESLA 21+ LASER SHOWER 13. Error messages and safety information ..........21 14.
  • Page 6: Function Keys And Display Screens

    1. 1. Function keys and display elements The TESLA 21+ LASER SHOWER is switched on and off with this key. = SET The values can be selected and stored with this key. + / - Use Plus and Minus keys to change the values previously selected with the SET-Key LASER Activate/Deactivate laser output.
  • Page 7 TESLA 21+ LASER SHOWER (casing, top side) 10 (11) 9 fig.2: shower adapter (top fig.) comb adapter (lower fig.) See: Appendix 1,2,3 PM11-8800 Li-ion Battery Pack For Centurion TESLA 21+ LASER SHOWER fig.3: AC adapter for TESLA 21+ LASER SHOWER page 5 of 30...
  • Page 8: Intended Use

    The CENTURION TESLA 21+ LASER SHOWER is a device to apply low level laser (laser with low energy) for the treatment of large body areas. The CENTURION TESLA 21+ LASER SHOWER is a therapy device and can be used for helping wound healing and relief of pain and inflammation.
  • Page 9: Display And Led Indicators

    2. Display and LED indicators This screen appears during the booting process after the Software laser unit has been turned on. The second line indicates the software Version - Status of the unit. V.x.x EU This screen appears after the laser unit has been turned on after the booting process is finished.
  • Page 10: Operation Of Laser

    15, resp. page 4, fig. 2/10+11). The TESLA 21+ LASER SHOWER cannot be operated without the adapter. Only a Centurion Systems power supply unit AC/DC adapter type FW7555M/12 which was shipped with the unit must be used. Connect AC adapter with adapter plug The power supply unit (AC adapter) and the TESLA 21+ LASER SHOWER are connected with an intermediate plug.
  • Page 11 3.4 Additional initial settings “+” You can turn the display (right-handed/left-handed users) with the (page 4, fig. 1/3). 3.5 Display of saved therapy parameters By pressing the “SET” key, the currently set parameters (initial setting) of the unit are displayed. With first use you'll be shown the following initial settings: 100mW 60 J/LD MULTI The maximum output 100 mW the operation mode Multi and an energy dose...
  • Page 12: Changing The Laser Parameters

    4. Changing the laser parameters Press the SET key. The output value is blinking as highlighted in below figure. “+/-“ Changes can be made by pressing keys accordingly. Settings can be done from 10 % to 100 % (in regard to the maximum value) in increments of 10 %. 100 mW 30 J/LD Press the SET key again and the selected value is confirmed and stored.
  • Page 13 An individual frequency can be set like this “+” or “-“ When the value is flashing on the display, use the keys to select the “+” or “-“ frequency program you want and press the key SET for 2-3 seconds. This is how you get to the setting mode for individual frequencies.
  • Page 14 Keep the SET key pressed for 2–3 sec. to enter the frequency setting mode. Frequency x xxxx.xx Hz “+” or “-“ You can set the desired frequency (1 - 9,999 Hz) with the and SET key. First the thousands digit, then the hundreds digit, etc. Once the desired frequency has been set, confirm with the SET-key (keep pressed for 2–3 sec.).
  • Page 15 Press the SET key to confirm the value. Now the required therapy time is flashing. It can be confirmed with the SET key. “+” or “-“ Please note: Changing the therapy time with the -key also changes the dose needed for set therapy time depending on the selected output. Possible settings for the therapy time are: 10 seconds to 1 minute in increments of 10 seconds 1 minute to 10 minutes in increments of 1 minute...
  • Page 16: Using The Laser

    The selected value for the therapy time is confirmed and stored by pressing the SET key again. You can now start using the laser (● section 7: *Using the laser*). Please note that the settings for the parameters are retained when the unit is turned off and on again.
  • Page 17: Application

    8. Application To achieve optimum therapeutic success, please observe the following: ⚫ To keep reflection losses as small as possible, the skin must be free of grease and the TESLA 21+ LASER SHOWER must be applied vertically to the skin. ⚫...
  • Page 18: Replacing The Adapters

    9. Replacing the adapters The laser shower adapters may be replaced depending on their application. Two adapters are available. A change may also be necessary, if one needed cleaning. ⚫ Disconnect the TESLA 21+ LASER SHOWER from the mains. ⚫ Put the TESLA 21+ LASER SHOWER on a flat surface, as illustrated here, and press the adapter gently against the housing with both hands (page5, 9.1).
  • Page 19: Maintenance And Care

    10. Care and Maintenance To ensure safe and hygienic operation, please observe the following: ⚫ To protect the TESLA 21+ LASER SHOWER, in particular to avoid damage to the protective glass/the comb tips, store it e.g. in the case that can be purchased optionally.
  • Page 20 ⚫ Please make sure that no mirrors or other reflecting surfaces are located within the safety distance from the TESLA 21+ LASER SHOWER (reflection of laser light). ⚫ User and patient must always wear laser protection glasses! ⚫ The TESLA 21+ LASER SHOWER must only be switched on when it is in the treatment position.
  • Page 21: Manufacturer's Labels And Warning Signs

    12. Manufacturer's labels and warning signs Information on serial number starting with LDU8021RE: digits 1-4 starting from the right: continuous number in year of manufacture digits 5-6 starting from the right: year of manufacture (20= 2020) Manufacturer's nameplate Laser Aperture This warning sign This warning sign indicates marks the laser...
  • Page 22: Definition Of Symbols Of The Centurion Tesla 21+ Laser Shower

    12.1 Definition of symbols of CENTURION TESLA 21+ LASER SHOWER Conformity European medical device directive 93/42/EWG Follow user's manual Application type BF Manufacturer Meets WEEE guideline (waste of electrical and electronic equipment) 2012/19/EU and must not be disposed of in the domestic waste.
  • Page 23: Error Messages And Safety Information

    13. Error Messages and safety information Error in Laser-Diode Control. WARNING If the error occurs repeatedly, please contact our service team. Adapter not attached, or not attached correctly. Adapter Rectify error by attaching missing adapter, resp. attaching it correctly. Not detected Temperature at laser diodes >...
  • Page 24: Technical Data - The Centurion Tesla 21+ Laser Shower

    14. Technical Data – CENTURION TESLA 21+ LASER SHOWER 110-240 V AC, 50-60 Hz, Power supply 350-150 mA Output: 12 V DC, 1,25 A Admissible tem- Operating temperature: +10 to +30° C perature range Storage temperature: 0 to +50° C...
  • Page 25: Appendix: Definition Of Frequencies

    15. Appendix: Definition of frequencies Display Frequeny Multi-Frequency 200 Hz to 3,5 kHz - random signal derived from the quartz oscillator, impulse duration max. 0,25 msec Alpha-Frequenz 10 Hz Fi-Band Regeneration, Pain, Trauma, Detox, Infection Sweep Alpha, Purr, Theta Continuous Wave page 23 of 30...
  • Page 26: Notes On Electromagnetic Compatibility

    Notes on Electromagnetic Compatibility Medical electronic devices are subject to special precautions regarding their EMC and must be installed and operated in accordance with the EMC instructions in the accompanying documents. Warning: Portable RF communications equipment (including peripherals such as antenna cables and external antennas) should be used no closer than 30 cm (12 inches) to any part of the laser shower including the cable and plug-in power supply.
  • Page 27: Manufacturer's Declaration On Electromagnetic Emmissions

    16.1 Guidance and Manufacturer’s declaration electromagnetic emissions The CENTURION is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. TESLA 21+ LASER SHOWER The customer or the user of the should assure that it is used in such an environment.
  • Page 28 16.2 Guidance and Manufacturer’s declaration electromagnetic immunity The CENTURION is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The TESLA 21+ LASER SHOWER customer or the user of the laser shower should assure that it is used in such an environment.
  • Page 29 16.2 continued Guidance and Manufacturer’s declaration electromagnetic immunity The CENTURION is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer TESLA 21+ LASER SHOWER or the user of the “PowerTwin 21+” laser shower should assure that it is used in such an environment.
  • Page 30 WARRANTY Your Centurion Tesla 21+ Laser Shower has a (2) year warranty from the date of purchase or first day of rental. The Unconditional Warranty covers any and all problems, including labor and replacement parts (Freight excluded). Any repairs or service work done by an unauthorized person or company will void the Warranty immediately.
  • Page 31 DISTRIBUTION / SERVICE CENTERS CENTURION SYSTEMS USA INC 105 CAMPUS DRIVE EDISON, N.J. 08837 PHONE: 1 (732) 417-0500 PHONE: 1 800 387 8326 Email:info@centurionsystems.com Delivered by: ELEC WESTERN MEDICAL DEVICES LTD. 1015 Matheson Blvd. East Suite: 8 Mississauga, On, L4W 3A4...

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