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14-Function Foot Control Panel, Wired or Wireless Section overview Section: Safety measures Section: Layout and mode of functioning Section: Preparations for use Section: Operation Section: What to do in the event of malfunctions Section: Care and Maintenance Section: Device data Section: Index Version 6.1...
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14-Function Foot Control Panel, Wired or Wireless Safety measures Safety measures We would like to inform you about safety requirements with which you must comply when working with this foot control panel. This chapter contains a summary of the most important information concerning matters relevant to instrument safety.
Additional information and tips. These do not contain any warnings of dangers. Obvious misuse – Operation of the foot control panel with devices not made by ZEISS. – Operation of the foot control panel with devices other than those specified on page 32.
• Observe the Instructions for Use of the relevant surgical microscope also. You can obtain additional information from ZEISS Service. • The Instructions for Use contain warnings and safety information that describe the possible residual risks.
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• Over long distances (e.g. relocation, return for repair, etc.), the foot control panel must always be transported in the original packaging or in special return packaging. Please contact your dealer or ZEISS Service for this purpose. • Use the foot control panel for the described intended purpose only.
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– the component must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE! Modification or conversion Modifications or conversions that are not explicitly approved by ZEISS will invalidate the FCC approval for the operation of this component. Version 6.1 G-30-1706-en...
Safety measures 14-Function Foot Control Panel, Wired or Wireless Requirements to be met by the user • The foot control panel may only be operated by properly instructed and trained persons. It is the operator's responsibility to train and instruct all staff using the equipment.
14-Function Foot Control Panel, Wired or Wireless Safety measures Requirements for operation The foot control panel will be installed by our Service department or a specialist appointed by us. Please make sure that the following requirements continue to be met for further operation: ...
Safety measures 14-Function Foot Control Panel, Wired or Wireless Symbols and labels Foot control panel signs CAUTION Risk of injury due to illegible labels! Over time, labels can become dirty or unidentifiable, making it difficult or impossible for hazards to be recognized or necessary operating instructions to be followed.
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14-Function Foot Control Panel, Wired or Wireless Safety measures 1 Identification label The labeling signs contain the following information: – Manufacturer – Manufacturer's name Carl Zeiss Meditec AG IPX8 – Manufacturer's address Goeschwitzer Strasse 51-52 07745 Jena, Germany – Serial number –...
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Safety measures 14-Function Foot Control Panel, Wired or Wireless 8 Radio frequency approval labeling See also document G-30-2021 (Radio Approval Information). – Non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation. – MIC labeling – CE mark in accordance with RED (2014/53/EU) – NOM-ANCE labelling – KC labelling 9 Radio frequency approval labeling on the base of the stand...
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8 Labeling of connection to multipoint connector on the stand 9 Identification label The labeling signs contain the following information: – Manufacturer – Manufacturer's name Carl Zeiss Meditec AG – Manufacturer's address Goeschwitzer Strasse 51-52 07745 Jena, Germany – Serial number –...
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14-Function Foot Control Panel, Wired or Wireless Safety measures – NOM-ANCE-Kennzeichnung – KC-Kennzeichnung 11 "Observe disposal regulations" indicating label Do not dispose of electrical or electronic devices along with normal domestic waste. For more information on the disposal of electrical and electronic devices, please see the chapter "Maintenance and care".
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14-Function Foot Control Panel, Wired or Wireless Layout and mode of functioning Layout and mode of functioning Design variants of the foot control panel ....... 21 Components of the foot control panel ........22 Standard configuration with lengthwise orientation....26 Standard configuration with diagonal orientation ....
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14-Function Foot Control Panel, Wired or Wireless Layout and mode of functioning Design variants of the foot control panel 1 Wireless foot control panel with 14 functions - aerial view 2 Wired 14-function foot control panel - rear view with plugged in connection lead Version 6.1 G-30-1706-en...
Layout and mode of functioning 14-Function Foot Control Panel, Wired or Wireless Components of the foot control panel 1 Connection cable - if existing Connecting the foot control panel to the connector panel of a stand or wall console. 2 Mounting bracket For storage, you may hang the foot control panel using the mounting bracket, for example on the floor stand.
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14-Function Foot Control Panel, Wired or Wireless Layout and mode of functioning 8 Status indicators Show various types of status by being illuminated or not illuminated. Focus Zoom Focus Zoom Version 6.1 G-30-1706-en Page 23...
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Layout and mode of functioning 14-Function Foot Control Panel, Wired or Wireless Functions of the status indicators – In wireless operation, the status indicators "Ready for operation", "Radio link intensity" and "Batteries" are only illuminated when one button each of the left and right menu bar is pushed. The status indicators are only illuminated while they are pushed.
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14-Function Foot Control Panel, Wired or Wireless Layout and mode of functioning Functions of the audible information signals Audible Cause Corrective measure information signal One beep Confirms a function Two beeps Warning • Query the state indicators, see page 24. Three beeps Fault •...
Layout and mode of functioning 14-Function Foot Control Panel, Wired or Wireless Standard configuration with lengthwise orientation The orientation on the length relates to the Focus and Zoom functions. Joystick The joystick has four steering directions: 1 forwards, 2 backwards, 3 left, 4 right.
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Layout and mode of functioning 14-Function Foot Control Panel, Wired or Wireless Standard configuration with diagonal orientation The diagonal orientation relates to the Focus and Zoom functions. Joystick The joystick has four steering directions: 1 forwards, 2 backwards, 3 left, 4 right.
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Layout and mode of functioning 14-Function Foot Control Panel, Wired or Wireless Membrane for pressure equalization of the FCP 1 Membrane for pressure equalization of the FCP The foot control panel is built with protection class IPX8. A membrane is installed so that pressure equalization can be carried out between the foot control panel and the environment.
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Layout and mode of functioning 14-Function Foot Control Panel, Wired or Wireless FCP upgrade kit (optional) NOTE! Surgical microscopes suitable for upgrade – The surgical microscopes with the following stands are compatible with the foot control panel through upgrade using the FCP upgrade kit: S7, S8, S81 and S88.
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14-Function Foot Control Panel, Wired or Wireless Layout and mode of functioning 5 Radio link intensity status indicator – Shining green:Excellent radio link. – Shining orange: reduced radio link, e.g. due to slight interference, shielding or too large a distance between the suspension system and foot control panel.
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14-Function Foot Control Panel, Wired or Wireless Preparations for use Preparations for use Installing FCP upgrade kit (optional) ........36 Plug in upgrade kit ................36 Insert batteries for wireless operation ........38 Pairing with the stand / FCP upgrade kit (optional) ....40 Plug in connection cable ............
Preparations for use 14-Function Foot Control Panel, Wired or Wireless Installing FCP upgrade kit (optional) Plug in upgrade kit NOTE! Surgical microscopes suitable for upgrade – The surgical microscopes with the following stands are compatible with the foot control panel by upgrade with the FCP retrofit kit: S7, S8, S81 and S88.
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Preparations for use 14-Function Foot Control Panel, Wired or Wireless Insert batteries for wireless operation NOTE! Wrong battery types could damage the foot control panel or reduce its functioning • Use type C (baby cell) 1.5 V alkaline manganese batteries only, available in retail outlets.
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Preparations for use 14-Function Foot Control Panel, Wired or Wireless Pairing with the stand / FCP upgrade kit (optional) NOTE! The foot control panel may be disabled • If pairing is performed incorrectly or not at all, the foot control panel may be disabled or activation of a control may trigger functions on a different suspension system not assigned to the foot control panel.
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14-Function Foot Control Panel, Wired or Wireless Preparations for use • Press and hold one of the buttons (3) on the foot control panel for about 5 seconds. The "Radio link intensity" status indicator (7) on the foot control panel starts to flash in orange.
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Preparations for use 14-Function Foot Control Panel, Wired or Wireless Successful pairing One beep means pairing was successfully completed. The "Radio link intensity" status indicator (7) on the foot control panel is illuminated in green for approx. 1 s. on the FCP upgrade kit (optional) The "Ready for use"...
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Preparations for use 14-Function Foot Control Panel, Wired or Wireless Plug in connection cable NOTE! Tripping hazard due to loops in the connection cable • Check how the connection cable (if available) is laid. • Remove loops and lay the connection cable so that there are no tripping hazards.
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14-Function Foot Control Panel, Wired or Wireless Preparations for use • Insert the 6-pin plug (1) into the socket of the foot control panel (3). • Insert the 4-pin plug (2) (straight or angled) into the socket (4) on the stand, optionally on the FCP upgrade kit.
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14-Function Foot Control Panel, Wired or Wireless Preparations for use Switching the joystick head The delivery package of the foot control panel contains an extension for thejoystick and a joystick mushroom cap. You may use these in accordance with your mode of working. •...
Preparations for use 14-Function Foot Control Panel, Wired or Wireless Place the foot control panel in the working position NOTE! Operation of WLAN systems Systems with WLAN (2.4 GHz band) may disturb the wireless operation of the foot control panel. •...
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14-Function Foot Control Panel, Wired or Wireless Operation Operation Wireless foot control panel checklist ........52 Wired foot control panel checklist ........53 Foot control panel operating modes ........54 Remove connection cable ............55 Rest position of the foot control panel ........56 Version 6.1 G-30-1706-en Page 51...
Operation 14-Function Foot Control Panel, Wired or Wireless Wireless foot control panel checklist • Always check the function of the foot control panel before surgery (without patient!) using the following checklist: CAUTION Failure of functions! For safety reasons, do not use this foot control panel if a function fails. •...
14-Function Foot Control Panel, Wired or Wireless Operation Wired foot control panel checklist • Always check the function of the foot control panel before surgery (without patient!) using the following checklist: CAUTION Failure of functions! For safety reasons, do not use this foot control panel if a function fails. •...
Operation 14-Function Foot Control Panel, Wired or Wireless Foot control panel operating modes The foot control panel is equipped with energy management to ensure the longest possible life cycle of the batteries during wireless operation. In the event of inactivity, the foot control panel changes to the next-highest operating mode automatically, following specified duration Operating mode 5 is reached by adopting the rest position.
14-Function Foot Control Panel, Wired or Wireless Operation Remove connection cable – The FCP upgrade kit (optional) must be installed before the stand is switched on, otherwise the stand does not recognize the FCP upgrade kit. – The FCP upgrade kit (optional) must remain on the stand while the foot control panel is in use.
Operation 14-Function Foot Control Panel, Wired or Wireless Rest position of the foot control panel • Place the foot control panel in the rest position by hanging on the mounting bracket (1), e.g. on the floor stand (2). The foot control panel switches to rest position to save energy. The energy-saving rest position extends the life cycle of the batteries in the wireless variant of the foot control panel.
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14-Function Foot Control Panel, Wired or Wireless What to do in the event of malfunctions What to do in the event of malfunctions What to do ifthe wireless foot control panel fails ....58 Wireless foot control panel troubleshooting ......60 For your safety ................60 Malfunctions on the foot control panel ...........60 Wired foot control panel troubleshooting ......
NOTE! Connection cable ZEISS recommends keeping the connection cable for the FCP WL at hand. If the suspension system or the surgical microscope does not respond to the actuation of a switch on the foot control panel, take the following steps first: •...
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What to do in the event of malfunctions 14-Function Foot Control Panel, Wired or Wireless Wireless foot control panel troubleshooting For your safety This instrument is a high quality technological product. To ensure optimum performance and safe working order, we recommend having it checked by our service representative as part of regular scheduled maintenance.
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14-Function Foot Control Panel, Wired or Wireless What to do in the event of malfunctions Fault Possible cause Corrective measure Reference Intermittent malfunction The batteries are empty Replace old batteries with Page 38 new ones. Use of rechargeable Replace with new batteries. Page 38 batteries (accumulators) Failure of individual button...
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What to do in the event of malfunctions 14-Function Foot Control Panel, Wired or Wireless Fault Possible cause Corrective measure Reference Unintentional triggering of Button jams mechanically Move foot switch panel to Page 11 function after being pressed the rest position. Configure button function differently - this is possible only if the functions on the...
14-Function Foot Control Panel, Wired or Wireless What to do in the event of malfunctions Wired foot control panel troubleshooting For your safety This instrument is a high quality technological product. To ensure optimum performance and safe working order, we recommend having it checked by our service representative as part of regular scheduled maintenance.
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What to do in the event of malfunctions 14-Function Foot Control Panel, Wired or Wireless Fault Possible cause Corrective measure Reference Unintentional triggering of Button jams mechanically Release cable connection on Page 44 function after being pressed the stand, optionally on the FCP upgrade kit.
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14-Function Foot Control Panel, Wired or Wireless Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance Care of the device ..............66 Cleaning ..................66 Disinfection ..................67 Environmental protection measures ........68 Notes on disposal ................68 Version 6.1 G-30-1706-en Page 65...
Care and Maintenance 14-Function Foot Control Panel, Wired or Wireless Care of the device Cleaning Contamination of the foot control panel – Clean the foot control panel and its components immediately after use, where possible. – In order to keep cleaning and disinfection from being too difficult, contaminants should not be allowed to dry on the objects.
14-Function Foot Control Panel, Wired or Wireless Care and Maintenance Disinfection It may be necessary to disinfect the device surfaces. NOTE Damage to the device surfaces! • Use an aldehyde and/or alcohol-based disinfectant. The use of quaternary compounds as additives is acceptable. To avoid damaging the surfaces, do not use any disinfecting components other than those specified below.
Care and Maintenance 14-Function Foot Control Panel, Wired or Wireless Environmental protection measures Notes on disposal User information on the disposal of electrical and electronic devices NOTE! Environmental pollution Inappropriate disposal may damage the environment! • Observe the following instructions for correct disposal. This symbol means that the product must not be disposed of as normal domestic waste.
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14-Function Foot Control Panel, Wired or Wireless Device data Device data Specifications ................ 70 Mechanics ..................70 Electrical system ................70 Ordering data ................ 73 Regulatory information ............74 Ambient conditions ............... 74 Version 6.1 G-30-1706-en Page 69...
Device data 14-Function Foot Control Panel, Wired or Wireless Specifications Mechanics Component Feature Dimensions Approx. 410 x 243 x 128 mm Foot control panel L x W x H Dimensions Approx. 145 x 100 x 30 mm FCP upgrade kit L x W x H Weight of foot control Approx.
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14-Function Foot Control Panel, Wired or Wireless Device data Electric wired Component Feature Power supply 15 V= ± 10% - carried out via stand Current Consumption max. 400 mA Electrical standard In accordance with IEC 60601-1; UL 60601-1; Protection class IPX8 Cable connector Remote socket for connecting cable The device is designed for continuous operation.
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It is also not possible to pair with systems with which the FCP WL 304970- 9200-000 is used. Please contact your ZEISS partner if you wish to retrofit the FCP WL 2 to work with an existing system. Version 6.1...
Device data 14-Function Foot Control Panel, Wired or Wireless Regulatory information Description Labelling Radio frequency See also document G-30-2021 (Radio Approval approvals Information). The radio frequency approvals apply only to the wireless version of the foot control panel. Ambient conditions For operation Feature Admissible range...
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14-Function Foot Control Panel, Wired or Wireless Device data Symbols for transport and storage Symbol Meaning Indicates the correct upright position of the package. Fragile, handle with care Keep dry Permissible temperature range Limit of storage/operating temperature Specification of the number of packing units Permissible air humidity range Limit of storage/operating air humidity Permissible air pressure range...
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14-Function Foot Control Panel, Wired or Wireless Index Index After each use ..................11 Ambient conditions ..................74 Approval, proof ..................74 Area of application ..................6 Audible information signal ................25 Batteries flat .....................61 Battery compartment ................38 Battery disposal ..................68 Battery type ....................38 Beep ......................25 Buttons ....................22 Care ......................65 Changing ....................68...
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Index 14-Function Foot Control Panel, Wired or Wireless FCP upgrade kit ................. 32 Footrest ....................22 Hazard symbols ..................6 Indicator .................... 22 Information signal ..................25 Information symbols ...................6 Insert batteries ..................38 Joystick ....................22 Longitudinal orientation ..............22 Maintenance ....................65 Malfunction ..................61 Malfunction during use of multiple foot control panels ......42 Manufacturer’s address ................2 Manufacturer’s information ................2...
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14-Function Foot Control Panel, Wired or Wireless Index Radio frequency radiation in accordance with FCC regulations ....8 Radio link ....................61 Radio signal ....................61 Remove connection cable .................55 Rest position ................11 Rocker switch ...................22 Safety measures ..................5 Service life of batteries ................70 Standards ....................6 Status indicator ..................23 Symbols and labels ...................12...
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Carl Zeiss Meditec AG Email: info.meditec@zeiss.com Goeschwitzer Strasse 51-52 Internet: www.zeiss.com/med 07745 Jena Instructions for use: www.zeiss.com/ifu Germany...
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