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ADVANCED LASER AL170
Laser Therapy Unit
Instruction Manual
Metron Medical Australia Pty Ltd
A.C.N.050 240 527
P.O. Box 2164, 57 Aster Avenue, Carrum Downs, Victoria, Australia 3201
Int Tel: (613) 9775 1234 Int Fax: (613) 9775 1990
Tel: (03) 9775 1234 Fax: (03) 9775 1990
Prepared by: David Mitchell, Metron Medical Australia, Rev
1V8, March 2011.

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when the power turns on, we press any keys but any keys are no active. what the problem for the above case?

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  • Page 1 P.O. Box 2164, 57 Aster Avenue, Carrum Downs, Victoria, Australia 3201 Int Tel: (613) 9775 1234 Int Fax: (613) 9775 1990 Tel: (03) 9775 1234 Fax: (03) 9775 1990 Prepared by: David Mitchell, Metron Medical Australia, Rev 1V8, March 2011.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Metron_________________________________________________ Advanced Laser CONTENTS Section Page SPECIFICATIONS .....................4 2 INTRODUCTION ......................7 3 QUALITY ASSURANCE .....................7 4 INDICATIONS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS .............8 4.1 Indications for Use ....................8 4.2 Contraindications ....................8 4.3 Precautions ......................8 4.4 Electromagnetic Interference ................9 4.5 Flammable Gases and Anaesthetics..............9 4.6 Open Wounds or Broken Tissue ................9 4.7 Prevention of Cross Infection ................9 4.8 Handling of Applicators (probes) ................9...
  • Page 3 Metron_________________________________________________ Advanced Laser 5.6.13 Output Sensor ...................21 5.6.14 Laser Output Characteristics for Laser Probe and Optional Probes ..21 5.7 Cleaning & Preventative Maintenance ...............26 5.7.1 Cleaning - Unit & Treatment Probes............26 5.7.2 Preventative Maintenance ................26 5.7.3 Battery Replacement..................26 5.7.4 Decommissioning and Battery Disposal.............27 5.8 Laser Therapy ....................28 5.8.1 Introduction....................28 5.8.2 What is a Laser....................28...

  • Page 4: Specifications

    Metron_________________________________________________ Advanced Laser 1 SPECIFICATIONS MAINS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS: Voltage 110 to 240 Volts AC Frequency 50/60 Hz Power less than 150 VA FUSES: IEC Mains 2 of 1A (5 x 20mm) DA205 Delay (T) Secondary internal 2 of 2A (5 x 20mm) M205 INTERNAL SWITCH MODE POWER SUPPLY: Switch mode Power supply unit compliant with EN60601-1:1988 and subsequent amendments.
  • Page 5 Metron_________________________________________________ Advanced Laser OPTIONAL PROBE: (SLD/LED Cluster 500 mW): 12 x 950 nm GaAlAs Super Luminescent Diodes 7 x 660 nm GaAlAsP Light Emitting Diodes Peak Power 500 mW (+/- 50 mW) Pulse Width 50% duty cycle of selected pulse frequency (range from 50 ms to 100 us) Treatment Area Illumination The 660 nm LED's are visible and illuminate treatment area...
  • Page 6 Metron_________________________________________________ Advanced Laser NOHD Nominal Ocular Hazard Distance is less than 35 cm MPE (skin only) ~ 3.3 MPE, less than maximum allowable of 5 MPE Beam Spot Each Laser has an elliptical beam spot 2.8 mm x 1.1 mm ( elliptical beam area of = 9.2 mm^2) at the aperture.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Metron_________________________________________________ Advanced Laser 2 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on the purchase of a Metron Advanced Laser Therapy Unit. We are confident that it will provide many years of excellent performance. This User Manual presents all the relevant operator information for the Metron Advanced Laser Therapy Unit.

  • Page 8: Indications And Contraindications

    Metron_________________________________________________ Advanced Laser 4 INDICATIONS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS 4.1 Indications for Use The indications for use of this device are: 1. Tissue Healing 2. Pain Control - Musculoskeletal - Neurogenic - Trigger points - Nerve Conduction rate 4.2 Contraindications The contraindications for use of a Therapeutic Laser include: 1.

  • Page 9: Electromagnetic Interference

    Metron_________________________________________________ Advanced Laser 4.4 Electromagnetic Interference The Advanced Laser has been designed to comply with EN 60601-1-2: 2002 but this does not guarantee that other equipment in the vicinity will not be affected by the electromagnetic emissions from this unit. Similarly, other equipment in the vicinity may effect the operation of the Advanced Laser.

  • Page 10: Interchangeable Treatment Probes

    Follow the following instructions and if the Error message is not cleared, the Metron AL 170 should be referred to qualified service personnel for testing and repair.

  • Page 11: Operating Instructions

    Metron_________________________________________________ Advanced Laser 5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 5.1 Top Panel - Controls and Indicators CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous exposure to laser energy. Figure 5.1 1. Timer Display 6.

  • Page 12: Top Panel - Functions Of Controls And Indicators

    Metron_________________________________________________ Advanced Laser 5.2 Top Panel - Functions of Controls and Indicators 5.2.1 LED Displays The LED displays shows all the operating parameters of the Advanced Laser. These are: • Treatment time: this 4 digit display is used to set the treatment time, and during treatment the display counts down to show the time remaining, see figure 5.1(1).

  • Page 13: Laser Probe - Controls, Output Aperture And Indicators

    Metron_________________________________________________ Advanced Laser 5.3 Laser Probe – Controls, Output aperture and Indicators CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous exposure to laser energy. (Laser Output Aperture) (Aperture Warning Label) (Laser On Indicator) (Activate Laser Cap.

  • Page 14: Laser Warning Labels

    Metron_________________________________________________ Advanced Laser This warning symbol above indicates that the device emits laser energy and that proper precautions listed in this manual need to be taken. 5.3.1 Laser Warning Labels The laser probe has four warning labels, two of these labels are visible on figure 5.3.

  • Page 15: Increase/Decrease Output Energy Keys

    Metron_________________________________________________ Advanced Laser 5.3.4 Increase/Decrease Output Energy Keys The two membrane keys on the handle section of the probe are used to increase or decrease the dosage energy. During the laser treatment, these keys are locked out so that the dosage can not be accidentally increased. 5.4 Front Panel This panel is located at the front of the unit underneath the panel lip.

  • Page 16: Mains Fuses

    Metron_________________________________________________ Advanced Laser Advanced Laser should be fitted with an approved plug suitable for connection to local mains power outlets. Ensure that the mains power outlet is properly earthed. 5.5.2 Mains Fuses External mains fuses are installed to protect the Advanced Laser from damage if certain internal faults occur.

  • Page 17: Operation

    Metron_________________________________________________ Advanced Laser This symbol above indicates that the applied parts (treatment applicators) of this equipment are rated as Type “BF” which means that the applied parts are suitable for placement on the external surface of the body. This warning symbol above indicates that the device emits laser energy and that proper precautions listed in this manual need to be taken.

  • Page 18: User Program Memory

    Metron_________________________________________________ Advanced Laser Energy: The practitioner can adjust Energy by pressing the POWER "Up'" key for increasing energy setting or by pressing the POWER "Down" key for reducing the energy setting. The Energy is displayed on the numeric display above the POWER keys. Treatment time is automatically calculated from the Energy setting and the selected Pulse Mode and is displayed on the Timer display.

  • Page 19: Activation Of Laser Output

    Metron_________________________________________________ Advanced Laser for PROG 2 are displayed. o Press LASER ACTIVATE >> PROG 2 treatment given Storing User Program: To store a user program in memory, the user must select a program memory to modify, this is done by pressing the PROGRAM key until the desired program memory is selected.

  • Page 20: Terminating The Laser Output During Treatment

    Metron_________________________________________________ Advanced Laser 5.6.7 Terminating the Laser output during treatment If, for any reason, cessation of laser energy is desired, the output can be terminated by simply lifting the thumb off the “Laser Activate” pad on the laser probe. The probe will indicate that lasing has ceased by turning off the “Laser On”...

  • Page 21: Output Sensor

    Metron_________________________________________________ Advanced Laser If operating the laser on batteries, and the battery level is 25% or less at the end of treatment, it is recommended that the unit be connected to mains overnight to recharge the battery. The battery charge cycle takes 14 hours minimum to achieve full charge and requires the mains supply to connected.
  • Page 22 Metron_________________________________________________ Advanced Laser Figure 5.6.14A Typical Beam Alignment for optional 300 mW Laser Cluster Probe. The SLD/LED Cluster probe does not use Laser Diodes to emit light but instead uses a related semiconductor fabrication technology. The output of the individual SLDs or LEDs is lower than the Laser Diode, however because there are 19 diodes the output intensity is cumulative thus giving a total peak power of 500 mW - but over a much larger area.
  • Page 23 Metron_________________________________________________ Advanced Laser Figure 5.6.14D: 50 % Duty Cycle Pulsing Mode (Laser Probe Model 972013 Page 23 of 35 AL170-MANS-US-1V8...
  • Page 24 Metron_________________________________________________ Advanced Laser and Cluster Probe 901973) Page 24 of 35 AL170-MANS-US-1V8...
  • Page 25 Metron_________________________________________________ Advanced Laser Probe Variations: Standard Laser Probe: Power: 100 mW Pulse Mode: Continuous mode and 100 us pulsed for all pulse frequencies Model Number on probe handle: 901972 Laser Aperture: Black Delrin Conical Shaped tip Dosage confirmation: for 0.5 Joule dose the treatment time (mm:ss) will be Cont 10 Hz 25 Hz...

  • Page 26: Cleaning & Preventative Maintenance

    Metron_________________________________________________ Advanced Laser Power: 300 mW Pulse Mode: Continuous mode and 50 % duty cycle for all pulse frequencies Model Number on probe handle: 901973 Laser Aperture: Black Delrin Grooved Cylindrical Shaped tip Note: Laser Aperture is approximately 50 mm long with five deep grooves around the circumference.

  • Page 27: Decommissioning And Battery Disposal

    Metron_________________________________________________ Advanced Laser 5.7.4 Decommissioning and Battery Disposal The Advanced Laser contains a 12V 1.2 Ah SLA battery, this type of battery contains lead and it is recommended at the time decommissioning/battery disposal the battery be removed from the unit for recycling or disposition in an environmentally responsibly way.

  • Page 28: Laser Therapy

    Metron_________________________________________________ Advanced Laser 5.8 Laser Therapy 5.8.1 Introduction Laser Therapy is a relatively new therapeutic modality. For some time high power lasers have been used in medical treatments such as surgery and coagulation. Some beneficial effects were noticed near the treated areas which led to research into the benefits of lower powered lasers.

  • Page 29: Wavelengths

    Metron_________________________________________________ Advanced Laser 5.8.4 Wavelengths Wavelengths of light from 600 nm to 1300 nm have been found to penetrate distances of approximately 4 mm into human tissue. Although this depth is shallow, the photochemical interactions are thought to mediate processes deeper in the tissue.

  • Page 30: Method Of Laser Therapy

    Metron_________________________________________________ Advanced Laser 5.8.8 Method of Laser Therapy To apply Laser Therapy the following steps are recommended: • Inspect the disease and the surface condition. • Ensure shiny patient jewellery is removed from treatment region. • If required, prepare the surface with an alcohol wipe, to clean away anything that may absorb or scatter the laser radiation.

  • Page 31: Sld/Led Vs. Laser

    Metron_________________________________________________ Advanced Laser • Progression of treatment: If after several sessions, no improvement in the condition has occurred, an alteration to the dosage is possibly in order. Therapeutic Laser techniques are constantly being improved and reviewed. Peer reviewed papers are an excellent source for recommended dosages, technique and outcomes.

  • Page 32: References

    Metron_________________________________________________ Advanced Laser 6 REFERENCES "Clinical Laser Therapy", Jimmie Kert, M.D. & Lisbeth Rose, M.D. Scandinavian Medical Laser Therapy, ISBN 87-983204-1-6 “Physical Agents in Rehabilitation”, Michelle H. Cameron, P.T., WB Saunders, ISBN 0- 7216-6244-7 “Electrotherapy Explained”, John Low & Ann Reed., Butterworth-Heinemann, ISBN 0- 7506-4149-5 **Photodiode scanned far field : The Advanced Laser beam profile was scanned in both X and Y co-ordinates at 10 mm intervals at a distance of approximately 235 mm from...

  • Page 33: Warranty Statement

    -UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES- Shall Metron Medical Australia Pty Ltd., or their agents or dealers be liable in any manner whatsoever for any compensation or damages to any person occasioned by this device/instrument/appliance for any loss, injury or any damage occasioned by or as a result of the misuse or abuse of this device/instrument/appliance.

  • Page 34: Declaration Of Conformity

    Metron_________________________________________________ Advanced Laser 8 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Metron Medical Australia Pty Ltd 57 Aster Avenue Carrum Downs, Victoria, Australia, 3201 declares that the medical device described below: Metron Advanced Laser Laser Therapy Unit Model: AL 170 is in conformity with the harmonised international standard EN 60601-1;...

  • Page 35: Ce Mark

    9 CE MARK 0805 The Metron Advanced Laser Therapeutic Laser Unit bears the above marking in accordance with the requirements of the Council Directive 93/42/EEC. Should you the purchaser and/or user of this product wish to make any comment about...

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