Den-Mat PeriOptix Flip-up Manual

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Extremely lightweight and
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Legacy
Greatest-value flip-up
on the market.
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Highest-rated flip-ups
with a wider field of view.
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30175 Hannover, Germany

Flip-up Loupe and Frame
Directions for Use
Instructions, warranty and cleaning for
PeriOptix Flip-up loupe system and frame

Please note that your loupe system arrives complete and requires no assembly!
Contents
Inspect contents. If any item is missing, contact DenMat Customer Support.
1. Loupe Optics
2. Frame
3. Case
4. Lens Covers (Legacy Optics only)
5. Microfiber Cleaning Cloth
6. Anti-Fog Cleaner
7. Glasses Strap
8. Phillips Screwdriver (Legacy) or Hex Screwdriver (Panoramic)
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Warranty
DenMat warrants its products to be free of original defects in material and
workmanship and to perform in accordance with specifications for the following terms:
Limited Lifetime Warranty
All Loupe optics, Solaris and Mini headlight element. All working parts of the
loupe hinge mechanism.
One-Year Limited Warranty
All Loupe frames except Rimz and Mirage. All components of Solaris and Mini
headlight system.
Six-Month Limited Warranty
Rimz and Mirage frames.
Warranty Exclusions:
• Breakage or failure due to tampering, misuse, neglect, accidents, modification
or shipping.
• If the instrument is not used in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations
or instructions.
• If repaired or serviced by other than DenMat or a DenMat authorized representative.
Prompt inspection and reporting of missing or damaged product should be reported to
shipping carrier and DenMat within 3 days of receipt of product.
If DenMat products or any component thereof is found to be defective or at variance with
the manufacturer’s specifications during the warranty period, DenMat will repair
or replace the instrument or component(s) at no cost to the purchaser. This warranty
only applies to products purchased new from DenMat or its authorized distributors
or representatives.
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5. Securing Declination Angle
Securing the declination angle will allow you to flip-up your loupe optics so that they
pivot only on the upper joint.
5.1 To do so, securely tighten the lower hinge joint with a Phillips screwdriver. Increase or
decrease the tension by tightening or loosening the upper screw.
5.2 Declination angle will be secured when optics are flipped up
5.1 5.2
5.1 5.2
6. Cleaning and Disinfecting Lenses and Shields
Use the supplied cloth to clean the optical lenses and shields. A lightly moistened
cloth with alcohol or eyeglass lens cleaner can also be used. DO NOT WET OR
IMMERSE THE OPTICAL LENSES IN WATER OR LIQUID. For all other components
such as the frames, nose pad and hinges, clean with an alcohol or disinfectant wipe.
It is recommended that lens covers are used on the front of the loupes. These can be
removed, cleaned thoroughly, dried and replaced on the loupes.
• DO NOT SUBMERGE PRODUCT OR SUBJECT TO SURFACE SATURATION WITH ANY
LIQUID OR ULTRASONIC CLEANER. Your product is not waterproof.
• DO NOT CLEAN VIA AUTOCLAVE, CHEMICLAVE, GLUTARALDEHYDE, IODOPHOR, OR
ANY OTHER STERILIZATION METHOD.
• NO MODIFICATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT IS ALLOWED
7. Storage
When not using your loupes, store in the supplied carrying case with the lens covers
in place (Legacy optics only). Avoid moisture and store in a dry environment.
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Loupe Terminology
A. Declination Angle
B. Convergence Angle
C. Interpupillary Distance (IPD) — distance between the pupils
A
B
C
A
C
B
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Indications
The loupe system may be used to magnify a specific working field. Loupe optics are
designed for multiple use and are non-sterile.
Precautions
The loupe optics should be worn as close as possible to your eyes to achieve the greatest
field of view and declination angle. When adjusting, the loupe barrels should be against or
close to the eye shield with the loupes between pointing at a steep downward angle.
Incorrect loupe position decreases field of view and declination angle.
Step-By-Step Directions
1. Focusing
1.1 Loupe optics have a preset focal distance.
An easy way to determine the working distance
of the loupe optics is to view your thumbs while
moving them in and out of focus.
2. Adjusting IPD (Interpupillary Distance)
2.1 With the Optilock®feature, the only adjustment that is usually needed is to set
the IPD (Interpupillary Distance). While focusing on an object, pull up on the
Interpupillary Adjustment Knob and rotate, moving the optics apart and together.
Look at the outside rings of the field of view when adjusting the IPD.
2.2 Focus on an object with the optics far apart.
2.3 Bring the optics together until a single circle is observed. When a single circle is
observed the IPD is set.
Correct loupe position Incorrect loupe position
2.1
2.1
Before IPD is adjusted
2.2
2.2 After IPD is adjusted
2.3
2.3
Determine focal distance
1.1
1.1
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3. Convergence Angle Test
The convergence angle of the loupe optics is preset at the factory to the working
distance. Normally no adjustment is required.
3.1 To test the convergence angle, draw a single dot on a piece of paper. Focus on the
dot with the loupe optics at the proper working distance. The convergence settings
should not require adjustment unless two dots are seen.
3.2 Two horizontal dots indicate horizontal misalignment. Proceed to step 4 to correct
the convergence angle.
3.3 In the rare case that two vertical dots indicate a vertical misalignment, the loupes
should be returned to PeriOptix for adjustment.
Normal Horizontal
misalignment
Vertical
misalignment
3.1 3.2 3.3
3.1 3.2 3.3
4. Adjusting Convergence Angle
Before adjusting the convergence angle, set the IPD (see step 2). Then, follow the
instructions in step 3. There is a convergence error if two horizontal dots are seen.
Rotate the lens barrels to eliminate the horizontal convergence error.
4.1 To adjust the horizontal convergence angle, first look downward at the loupe optics
from the top to see if the barrels are equally angled.
4.2 Barrels out of alignment will appear asymmetrical.
4.3 For Legacy optics, if a barrel seems out of alignment, loosen both convergence
adjustment screws with a phillips screwdriver. For Panoramic optics, use the
provided hex screwdriver.
4.4 Adjust one or both barrels so they are pointing slightly and equally inward.
4.5 Slightly tighten both screws to keep them in alignment. Focus on the dot from Step 3.
If two dots are still seen, repeat steps 4.1 through 4.5 until one dot is seen and both
barrels are pointing inward equally. Once set, tighten both convergence screws on
each barrel.
Barrels in
allignment Barrels out
of allignment
4.2
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4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4