Two ribbed grips are provided on the left and right sides which prevent from slipping sideways. Do not use the forehead rest of the perimeter as a carrying handle. This plastic part is not adequate for the weight and can therefore break. Page 4 / 64 OCTOPUS 300 Service Manual...
Instruction which must be followed to preclude risks to the patient and operator. WARNING: Instruction which must be followed to hinder damage to the perimeter. TIP: Tip for insuring optimal functioning of the perimeter. OCTOPUS 300 Service Manual Page 5 / 64...
NTRODUCTION 3.1 OCTOPUS Perimeter 300 The OCTOPUS 300 s a direct projection perimeter for examinations of the central visual field (30°). It is a stand-alone system, which means, the examination and control units are integrated into the instrument. Optical unit with upper housing...
Up / Down switch on the electronics box ATTENTION: With patients in wheelchairs, care must be taken when lowering the table that the table plate does not come into contact with their legs. Figure 5 OCTOPUS 300 Service Manual Page 7 / 64...
Since the OCTOPUS 300 works without a cupola, a fully darkened room is not required. In order, though, to make the examination conditions pleasant for the patient and for obtaining reliable results, the instrument is to be placed in the room so that no direct light falls on the instrument or the patient.
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If the examination data are to be transmitted to a PC, connect the OCTOPUS 300 and the PC with the serial connection cable. ...
4.2 Releasing Program Options Some of the functions of the OCTOPUS 300 are offered as options and are not accessible in the basic version of the software. Basically all the functions are present in the software, but some can only be made accessible with a code. This code is delivered by HAAG STREIT and is then entered by the customer or the service technician into the instrument.
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Every dongle code is unique and only valid for a specific instrument. Mistakes made while entering it or the entering of it into the false instrument (false serial no.) have the consequence that only the basic functions are then accessible. Changing to the old code is possible at all times. OCTOPUS 300 Service Manual Page 11 / 64...
PERATION HAAG-STEIT is the only company offering perimeters with direct projection systems (OCTOPUS 300, 1-2-3). By means of the ‘Optical unit’, which is replacing the cupola, stimuli are directly projected into the patient eye. This technique does not require dark room condition to take a visual field.
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I (LED) Stimulus duration = 100ms (20 pulses) Pulse of 5ms S (MOD) = on S (MOD) = off darker brighter darker brighter darker brighter OCTOPUS 300 Service Manual Page 13 / 64...
5.4 Reference Point During initialization of the perimeter the stimulus projection unit is centered to the optical system (position x/y = 0/0). The photo sensor for background illumination calibration is used as reference point. Page 14 / 64 OCTOPUS 300 Service Manual...
6.1.2 Ocular Finger prints and dust can be removed with a moist soft cloth. 6.1.3 Monitor Screen, Touch Module Finger prints and dust can be removed with a moist soft cloth. Page 16 / 64 OCTOPUS 300 Service Manual...
Cotton swabs Whenever possible, field repairs of the OCTOPUS 300 should be restricted to module exchange. The sub module (part) causing a problem should be localized with the help of the service manual and error list. It should then be replaced with an exchange module.
On the 'Processor board' disconnect the cable 'Switches' (6 pin) and the cable 'LCD' (50 pin). Connector 'Switches' (6 pin) SD RAM module SD RAM module Position of the cable 'LCD' (50 pin) Figure 7-2: Processor board Page 18 / 64 OCTOPUS 300 Service Manual...
Have all the cut tie-wraps been replaced by new ones. After reassembly, run 'General test' to verify faultless operation. Regarding the 'Service Programs', refer to chapter 8. 7.3 Z-Shaft (1802190) OCTOPUS 300 Service Manual Page 19 / 64...
Remove the two hexagon socket screws (wrench size 2,5) and washer holding the 'Fixation board' to the 'Fixation target'. The 'Fixation board' can simply be removed. Reassembly Reassemble in reverse order. Before remounting the 'Housing', go through the check procedure below. Page 20 / 64 OCTOPUS 300 Service Manual...
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