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While every endeavour has been taken by the authors to ensure the information in this document is accurate and up to date. A.R.C. Laser shall not be liable for any personal damage or injury caused directly or indirectly, by solely using this document.
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(at approx. 5cm dis- a trained personnel, undergone training tance) and observing the spot shape. by A.R.C. Laser or A.R.C. Laser approved 4. The device indicates when the laser is trainer. placed on “Ready“ mode. Any third per- 2.
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LASER SAFETY LASER RADIATION & TEMPERATURE EFFECT TEMPERATURE EFFECT > 40° C Enzyme induction, membrane disaggregation, edema 45° – 65° C Tissue damage, irreversibility depends on irradiation time > 65° C Coagulation > 100° C Dehydration > 150° C Carbonisation Absorption is mainly derived by the laser radia- At low energy densities (large laser beam spot tion physical properties (wavelength).
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UNPACKING 1. The laser packaging The CITO is shipped in three seperate boxes: The entire system includes the following parts, which can be ordered separately at any time. 1 CITO laser box 2 The slit-lamp, additional chin rest plus laser transmission and control unit.
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UNPACKING 3. Opening the table plate cover By removing the cover plates you will receive access to the table‘s plate. Inside shield 2 you have two pre installed cables The power socket that is fixed to the table needs to be removed to receive full acces to the mounting plate.
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UNPACKING 5. Mounting the feet Four screws are necessary to connect each foot to the table. Use one protector ring for each leg. Two rings are included in the package. Place the ring at the lowest end of the leg. Make sure to have the short side facing the short end of the table.
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UNPACKING 6. Unpack the CITO laser box Open the carton - avoid cutting! Take out the cover matte, and take care for the fiber that is now visible inside the package. Take out the protective foam cover . Make sure not to bend the fiber.
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UNPACKING Rotate the table now and put it onto its feet. Please check the position of the rubbers CIRCLE CIRCLE Open box number with the slit lamp inside.
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In box you will find the tubus. contains the slit lamp accessories for the CITO like Touch Screen and cables To lift the CITO out of the box please use both hands to lift the base and the slit lamp well.
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SETUP THE LASER 2. Placing the cables und the housing The slit lamp cable has to go through the table placeholder as well as the laser fiber . You do not need to open the placeholder for that procedure. Take the big plate hand mount it to the table with 4 screws ( ) Please make sure that the cables will find space...
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SETUP THE LASER 4. Install the fiber Use a TORX screwdriver to open the small black and the large grey covers. Take away the grey cover plate to open the housing.
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SET UP THE LASER Insert the fiber Take the fiber and put it unter the arm into the housing You will need both hands for a safe installation. Now you have to screw the cap off the fiber. Store the cap at a safe place as you might need it again for service reasons.
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SETUP THE LASER 6. Fixate the laser fiber Use the TORX screwdriver to put on the black fiber holder. Don`t squeeze the fiber! Use the longer screw for Position 4 ATTENTION You accidentally might break the fiber by swinging the arm back into the right side / middle.
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SETUP THE LASER 10. Cables for the slitlamp Make sure that the device is still without power. You will find all the necessary cables at the patient side of the system. Make sure you give them space for manouvring . The next step will be to join all the cables to supply the slit lamp and fixation light with power monitor power supply...
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HANDLING 1. Starting the laser For a stable stand, the table has to be put on a flat surface to avoid instability. 1. The height adjustment at the feet will help you setting up the table propperly. 2. Connect the cables to the socket, connect the mains to your wall mount.
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HANDLING 6. Changing the LED light Best is to open both of the light boxes. To replace the LED light only use A.R.C. Laser supplied light „bulbs“. Ask your A.R.C. representative for the proper spare parts. Unwire the LED and replace the light source as shown. Have a close look at the alignment - a flat side at the bulb will guide you.
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SERVICE Adjustment Laser Power Cito You will need those tools: • laser power meter • PC with HyperTerminal and service cables (KB01005 Service cable serial, EL01368 USB Adapter) Step 1. Connect the PC with help of the service cable and USB Adapter with the laser.
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SERVICE Step 3. Switch the Laser on then type Shift-S + ENTER to start service software (<S> is not displayed – can not be seen on the monitor) The screen appears Step 4. Enter menu 3 by pressing „3“ and open the shutter by pressing „a“...
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SERVICE • Put a laser powermeter in front of the slit lamp at the position of the laser aperture • set „c“ to 0.2mJ • set „a“ on • adjust with „d“ and „+-“ the servo position, so that the output energy is 0,2 mJ Note: When you adjust the servo motor, there is a reversal at a value of about 440.
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