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Page 3 Instruction Manual Mesotest II ___________________________________________________________________ 1. Table of Contents Page 0. Foreword ............. 2 1. Table of contents..........3 2. Standard equipment list........4 3. Safety precautions ..........5 4. Description of the unit and its functions ....6 4.1.
Page 4 Instruction Manual Mesotest II ___________________________________________________________________ 2. Standard Equipment List Mesotest II Control unit with LCD module and work area illumination Mains cable Instruction Manual Notepad for test results (100 pages) Dust cover Metal covering for viewing aperture If you have also acquired the software module (cf.
Page 5 Instruction Manual Mesotest II ___________________________________________________________________ 3. Safety Precautions The manufacturer is required by law to Do not disconnect electric plugs from their inform the user explicitly on safety aspects sockets by pulling on the cable, but rather involved in dealing with this unit. This on the plug.
Page 6 Instruction Manual Mesotest II ___________________________________________________________________ 4. Description of the Unit and Its Functions 4.1. Components of the Unit Figure 1 - Mesotest II, front view No.1 - Front shell of the housing No.2 - Lining of the viewing aperture No.3 - Ventilation openings No.4 - Clip spring No.5 - Viewing aperture...
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Page 7 Instruction Manual Mesotest II ___________________________________________________________________ Figure 2 - Mesotest II , rear view No.6 - Rear wall of housing No.7 - Tinted window No.8 - Mains plug with fuse holder No.9 - Socket of the serial interface No.10 - Mains switch No.11 - Type plate...
Page 8 Instruction Manual Mesotest II ___________________________________________________________________ 4.2. Description of the Unit Tests for mesopic vision and glare sensitivity LO - Top Left are an important supplement to tests of O - Top photopic visual acuity, especially when RO - Top Right evaluating the ability to drive at night.
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Page 9 Instruction Manual Mesotest II ___________________________________________________________________ F ixationAssistance Landolt R ing Surrounding G lareLight F ixationAssistance Figure 3 - Test panel The glare light source is situated at the left, next to the test panel, at a visual angle of 3° (cf.
Page 10 Instruction Manual Mesotest II ___________________________________________________________________ 4.3. Description of the Control Unit -0,5 Landolt ring position: Top Left (LO) Plug lock: 2nd function: interpose -0.5 D minus lenses (Option) Press lever to to connect or release ! -1,0 Landolt ring position: Top (O) 2nd function: interpose -1.0 D minus lenses (Option) -1,5 Landolt ring position: Top Right (RO)
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Page 11 Instruction Manual Mesotest II ___________________________________________________________________ The Mesotest II is operated via the external control unit and the illuminated LCD module (Figure 4). The control unit has its own work area illumination to permit note-taking in darkened rooms. The unit can also be controlled from a PC by means of an optional software module.
Page 12 Instruction Manual Mesotest II ___________________________________________________________________ 4.4. Warning Signs and Labels on the Unit. Caution! Disconnect the mains plug before opening the unit. Caution! See the enclosed information sheets. 5. Appropriate Use This unit is designed only for the purposes and accessories delivered by us and in a described in this Instruction Manual.
Page 13 Instruction Manual Mesotest II ___________________________________________________________________ Proceed as follows to install this covering To remove the metal covering, simply grasp (cf. Figure 6): the recessed grips and pull it out. - Insert the metal covering on either side into the slit between the viewing aperture and However, closing...
Page 14 Instruction Manual Mesotest II ___________________________________________________________________ 7. Operating the Unit 7.1. Before Each Use Please inspect the unit prior to each use to make sure that: - The unit is in flawless technical condition. - All cables and plugs are free of defects. - You have connected the unit with the mains cable which is intended for the unit.
Page 15 Instruction Manual Mesotest II ___________________________________________________________________ 7.3. The Examination Procedure Turn on the unit. After carrying out an Carry out the rest of the tests (Nos. 5 to 8) in automatic calibration, the Mesotest II begins the same manner as Nos. 1 to 4. Test No.
Page 16 Instruction Manual Mesotest II ___________________________________________________________________ 7.4. Additional Examinations Provided that your Mesotest II is equipped The degree of night myopia can be with minus lenses and an eye cover, you determined by interposing different lens have the option of carrying out additional powers (-0.5/-1.0/-1.5 D).
Page 17 Instruction Manual Mesotest II ___________________________________________________________________ 8. Maintenance 8.1. Care, Cleaning and Disinfection General Remarks Disconnect the mains plug before cleaning the unit! Always observe the product descriptions and instruction manuals for any agents and equipment which are used in caring for, cleaning, and disinfecting the unit or its accessories.
Page 18 Instruction Manual Mesotest II ___________________________________________________________________ 8.2. Replacing the Viewing Aperture Lining The lining of the viewing aperture consists of an elastic material. There is a slot on its outer edge which slips onto the front frame of the unit's casing. The lining of the viewing aperture is reinforced on the inside with a wire clip spring to stabilize its shape.
Page 19 Instruction Manual Mesotest II ___________________________________________________________________ 8.3. Replacing Fuses Disconnect the mains plug before replacing the fuses! Replace only with a fuse of type T 400 mA. A repeated blowing of the fuses indicate an internal fault of the Mesotest II. Please clearly mark the unit as non- operational and contact our service personnel.
The Mesotest II has been built in such a way To be certain, however, we recommend an that no special maintenance is required. inspection of the photometric values every 2 years. Contact your OCULUS service personnel for this purpose 9. Disposal Have the packaging disposed of Batteries should be disposed of as special as recyclable waste.
OCULUS and confirmed to comply with current technical standards. Please be sure to read the operating manual as well as all safety instructions before initial use and to observe them when using the instrument.
No liability whatever is possible on the part of OCULUS if assembly work, additions to the unit, readjustments, maintenance work, alterations, or repairs are carried out on the unit by non-authorized persons or if the unit is improperly cared for or handled.
Page 23 Instruction Manual Mesotest II ___________________________________________________________________ 11. Appendix 11.1. Literature References - Aulhorn, E. und Harms, H.: Über die Untersuchung der Nachtfahreignung von Kraftfahrern Mesoptometer Klin.Mbl. für Augenheilkunde 157/1970, 843-873, F. Enke-Verlag, Stuttgart - B. Lachenmayr, Annemarie Buser und Susanne Müller: Welche visuelle Information benötigt der Kraftfahrer für die sichere Teilnahme am...
Electromagnetic compatibility, 09/1994 accordance with directives Guideline 93/42/EWG for Medical Products. Dipl.Ing. Rainer Kirchhübel Managing Director OCULUS Optikgeräte GmbH 11.3. Order Information, Accessories, Replacement Parts 62800 Mesotest II 62801 Mesotest II Type 62800 with 3 additional sets of minus lenses...
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