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Dermaray ® Intelligence in Phototherapy User Instruction Manual ® Dermaray Laser Comb Model DM-100 Version 1.01 (Rev 0.998) 2010 Please Read All Instructions Thoroughly Prior to activating the Device. Document version number: 0.998 Date of publication: 24-Jan-11 Copyright: Total Control Pty. Ltd.
Safety precautions - continued ..........7 Device compliance ..............8 When not to use - Laser Therapy ..........9 Hazards when using Dermaray - Laser ........9 Proper usage ................9 Your Laser Pack inclusions............10 Spare Parts ................10 Getting started ................
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Hardware reset ............... 47 Trouble Shooting Tips .............. 48 “IR Disconnection" error during treatments......48 Dermaray Laser turns on, but won't start....... 48 Specifications ................49 Menu Structure Flow Chart ............50 Warranty Information – Dermaray Laser ......... 51 Warranty Registration Form .............
Environmental notice In the interest of taking care of our environment Dermaray will use recycled packaging and printing materials where possible. Appropriate environmental manufacture and waste disposal regulations are followed. Dermaray has been manufactured to all appropriate environmental standards.
Dermaray Laser batteries for the first time. Once read fully, you should follow all instructions and then also refer to these instructions while configuring your Dermaray Laser for the first time. The suggested process is as follows;...
Safety Information Safety First Dermaray Laser is a powerful hand held Laser Device, it is a Class IIIb laser. It must only be used in accordance to this user’s guide titled “Dermaray Laser User’s Guide.” Incorrect usage of this device may be dangerous. User guides are replaced from time to time;...
Store in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight. Avoid charging Dermaray when it is warm or hot; allow the device to cool after use and prior to charging. Never use Dermaray Laser while connected to mains power, use only on battery operation.
Device compliance Dermaray medical devices are manufactured to strict ISO quality control standards AS13485 and meet or exceed the following recognized standards; CE electronic device approval TGA Class 1 medical device approval ACMA electronic device approval ...
When not to use - Laser Therapy You should not use Dermaray Laser if you are undergoing any form of skin treatment, taking any medications or receiving or recently undergone radiation therapy, without first speaking with your health care professional. Dermaray Laser should not be used if you suffer from any of the following conditions;...
15+ years and should not require replacement. The comb attachment can be cleaned with a soft damp cloth; no cleaning agents should be used. Batteries should only be replaced with original Dermaray spare parts and by qualified service personal if and when required.
Getting started Main components of You Laser Comb Top View listing main components LCD Display LED Indicators Keypad Power connector Distance guide & scalp attachment PC / USB connector Bottom View listing main components Laser modules Distance guide & scalp attachment Power cord Proximity detectors Power cord holder...
By using a unique and innovative proximity detection system, the brain or on board computer of the Dermaray Laser is able to activate the laser modules once it is held in close proximity against a surface (such as a treatment area) and also sound an alarm or deactivate the lasers if it is moved away from the surface.
It is recommended to perform a full charge prior to initial use of your Dermaray® - Laser to ensure the best performance and extend the life of your batteries.
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: Battery life while in standby is around 2~3 months. If Dermaray Laser is not used for a number of weeks it is suggested to fully charge the batteries prior to the next use. Batteries may be completely flat if Dermaray Laser has not been used for some time.
Setup and configuration Prior to commencing treatment, you should have fully charged the battery in the Dermaray Laser as detailed in section 5. Do not activate the Dermaray Laser unless you have firstly charged the battery and read these instructions in full.
Waking your Laser: The WAKE command Operating and programming will be explained in more detail throughout this guide. Firstly, it is important to learn how to Wake Dermaray Laser. This feature will be called” WAKE” throughout this User’s Guide. NOTE: Do not perform this function until this document has been read in full.
Operating and programming will be explained in more detail throughout this guide. Firstly, it is important to learn how to Wake Dermaray Laser. This feature will be called WAKE throughout this User’s Guide. Normally the Dermaray Laser is in SLEEP mode. To WAKE Dermaray Laser press and hold the ENTER key for 3 seconds (central round button, see below.) Dermaray Laser will beep and the top...
It is suggested to make some notes prior to starting the SETUP WIZARD. The Setup Wizard must be completed within 25 minutes otherwise Dermaray Laser will return to SLEEP. (If this happens, the information will need to be entered into Dermaray Laser manually via the SYSTEM CONFIG MENU and TREATMENT CONFIG MENU.) Information can...
Setup Wizard: Date (year, month, day) User Instruction Manual V1.01 (Rev.998 2010)
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- Laser for initial use, please WAKE the device by pressing and HOLDING the “ENTER” key for 3 seconds Enter key Select the current YEAR by pressing or holding the UP and DOWN keys and then press ENTER. The display will scroll up and down. *2008-Year 2009-Year Select the current MONTH by pressing or holding the UP or DOWN keys and...
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Setup Wizard: Continued Select the current DAY by pressing or holding the UP or DOWN keys and then press ENTER. 1 = 1st of the month, 2 = 2nd of the month, 3 = 3rd of the month etc. *1-D ay 2-D ay Select the current HOUR in 24 hour format (00:00) by pressing or holding the UP or DOWN keys and then press ENTER.
Setup Wizard: Continued After entering the Date and Time either 1.Complete the setting or 2.Discard & Exit. 1*Com plete 2.D iscard & E xit Setup Wizard: Input Patient Name Enter the patient name by selecting letters from the alphabet. Press or hold the LEFT or RIGHT arrow to scroll through the alphabet, press ENTER to select the highlighted letter e.g.
Setup Wizard: Skin Type Select the patient SKIN TYPE by pressing or holding the UP or DOWN keys and then press ENTER. Options that do not appear on the LCD are included in the picture above. The list will automatically scroll. A confirmation page will display to confirm your selection.
Selecting a skin type allows Dermaray Laser to adjust exposure programs to best suit your sensitivity to light. Lighter skin has shorter exposures than darker skin. Darker skin types will have longer exposures. Setup Wizard: Disease Type Select the patient DISEASE TYPE by pressing or holding the UP or DOWN keys and then press ENTER.
Name press the ENTER button. Press either the ENTER button or select “Exit” to finish using the Setup Wizard. A confirmation page will display to confirm your selection. After the first Treatment Area is added, Dermaray - Laser will present the “Treatment Area” menu.
Under some circumstances, the Setup Wizard may not be presented or may need to be started manually. In order to resolve this issue for a brand new Dermaray Laser please follow the instructions titled "A Software Reset" "Performing a Reset...
Entering Manual Mode Dermaray Laser is a very sophisticated device, but it can also be used in a similar fashion to a manual phototherapy system by simply being turned on and off. This mode may be useful for people who are;...
Manual Activation – UP button WAKE Dermaray - Laser, by pressing and holding the ENTER key for 3 seconds. Then at the WELCOME screen; 2008 09-08 10:30 D erm aray Press and hold the UP button for 3 seconds to manually activate the lamp.
WAKE Dermaray - Laser, by pressing and holding the ENTER key for 3 seconds. Then at the WELCOME screen; 2008 09-08 10:30...
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Press and hold the DOWN button for 3 seconds to manually activate the lasers, with proximity detection and with a user defined countdown timer (shut off will occur once timer has expired. Hold for 3s to activate tim er Enter the time in SECONDS to manually turn on the Laser. Press or hold the LEFT or RIGHT arrow to scroll through the numbers;...
RIGHT button for 3 seconds will invoke the next treatment session for the last user for all areas. This is an extremely useful feature. It allows the laser user (usually the primary user) of Dermaray Laser to invoke their next treatment program quickly and easily without accessing extended programming menus.
A confirmation page will display the last Patient Name and advise All Areas Treatment has been automatically selected. Then move Dermaray - Laser to the first treatment area. If the last treatment was interrupted, Dermaray - Laser will resume from the point it was interrupted Loading Patient Accessing HELP system –...
MENU will exit and the WELCOME SCREEN will be displayed again. Simply press ENTER again to access the MAIN MENU. If Dermaray Laser is left unattended for a short while, it will exit programming and return to the WELCOME SCREEN. If still left unattended it will also return to SLEEP to conserve batteries.
Main Menu and its five options; Therapy Info: displays a list of Patients and statistics for each treatment area for each individual patient including skin type, disease, the last session time and total exposure time. Start Therapy: allows a user setup via the SETUP WIZARD or entered manually to start either all treatment areas or a selected individual treatment area.
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From the TREATMENT AREA MENU, selecting a Treatment Area from the list will display detailed information about that area; there may be any number of Treatment Areas configured. Make a selection and press ENTER to view the additional information 1*A rea_O ne 2.A rea_Tw o Information contained for each treatment area includes the above details, examples included.
Main Menu: 2. Start Therapy From the MAIN MENU, selecting 2.Start Therapy will display the START THERAPY MENU 1.Th erapy In fo 2.S tart Th erapy 3*Th erapy S etu p 4.System Tools 5.E xit From the START THERAPY MENU, selecting 1. Area Program will present a PATIENT LIST.
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At the THERAPY AREA menu select 1.All Areas to treat all pre-programmed areas or select an individual area to perform treatment on. 1*A ll A reas 2.A rea_O n e 3.A rea_Tw o 2.A rea_Th ree After making a selection at the THERAPY AREA MENU above, the AREA MENU will be presented at the start of each new area requiring treatment –...
Once a surface is detected the lamp will turn on and the treatment will be administered. The RED LED will also be activated to indicate the Laser is active. The timer will display with the time REMAINING for this treatment session. A session can be STOPPED, PAUSED or SKIPPED by pressing ENTER during the session Treating: X s...
Main Menu: 4. System Tools The System Tools menu should be used with some caution. These options typically control vital components of Dermaray Laser and some functions, if selected, cannot be easily undone From the MAIN MENU, selecting 4.System Tools will display the SYSTEM TOOLS MENU.
LCD backlight when there is new information to present on the display (default is automatic.) Power Cntl: Allows the continual activation of the Dermaray Laser without automatic shut down to sleep (default is automatic.) IR Sensitivity: Adjust the effectiveness of the proximity detection.
If Dermaray Laser is moved too fast, an alert will sound and the display will issue an "IR disconnect" command-error. This is part of the normal operation. If you continually receive this error, please ensure you are holding the comb flat against the treatment area.
Online Help In addition to this user guide, we are pleased to document the main features of the Laser via online videos. Click on the following links to view the videos. Charging the battery http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Kmoz10sj2g Completing the Setup Wizard http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7w-xMKVVpdU ...
Doctor and Specialist PC Connectivity The Dermaray Laser when supplied by your Medical or Hair Specialist, May have already been pre-configured with your treatment plan and your personal details. “Do not under any circumstance change or amend this”. Your therapist or consultant has already acquired the optional connectivity package...
Fire or explosion may result using a non genuine battery. NOTE: Ensure Dermaray Laser is NOT connected to mains power and is currently OFF or ASLEEP. Battery packs should be disposed of in accordance with local environmental laws.
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Remove 4 screws; the single crew at the base is located inside the power cord holder Locate the Battery Pack and Battery Connector Terminals. Disconnect the two connector plugs taking note of where they were connected. Replace the battery pack and reassemble the device. Battery terminal Battery Temperature sensor terminal...
WARNING: Use only genuine Dermaray Laser supplied PC connector cable and PC software. Using a non Dermaray Laser supplied PC connector cable and / or PC software will damage your device and is not covered by any warranty. Damage of this nature is explicitly not covered by any warranty.
Dermaray Laser. WARNING: Performing a software reset will erase all entered and stored information. Dermaray Laser will need to be reconfigured in the same manner as a new device. This includes all patient information, bulb life timers, treatment information, date and time.
Dermaray Laser by experimenting with a faster or slower movement, circular movements can also work for some situations. If Dermaray Laser is used near strong fluorescent light or near a strong natural light source, then the IR Detection could be more sensitive than usual. Try moving to another room or adjusting your position away from another strong light source.
100mW: 5 x 20mW ~10% @ 660nm ~10%. Patents: Pending *WARNING: Use only genuine Dermaray Laser USB cable and genuine Dermaray Laser replacement parts. Using non-genuine parts may cause damage to the device and void your warranty. User Instruction Manual V1.01 (Rev.998 2010)
This warranty is only valid when a bill of original sale and a completed warranty registration form is received by Dermaray. Change of ownership must be notified in writing to Dermaray for warranty transfer purposes. For products purchased from an authorised distributor, please contact that distributor to arrange warranty service, repair or replacement.
NOTE: To register and activate your warranty, this form must be completed and returned to the manufacturer directly with a copy of your invoice or bill of sale. Change of ownership must be notified to Dermaray in writing. Warranty may also be submitted online www.dermaray.com/registration.htm...
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This page is for your personal schedule of appointments and for general notes User Instruction Manual V1.01 (Rev.998 2010)
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Total Control Group Pty Ltd Unit 3/ 6 Barnett Court Morley W.A. Australia Telephone: 61 (8) 9370 4038 Fax: 61 (8) 9271 4305 Web: www.dermaray.com All rights reserved. User Instruction Manual V1.01 (Rev.998 2010)