Reichert PHOROPTOR User manual

REICHERT®PHOROPTOR®
Refracting Instrument
User’s Guide

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Table of Contents
Warnings and Cautions ......................................................................................... 4
Symbol Information ............................................................................................... 6
Introduction............................................................................................................ 7
Indications for Use .......................................................................................... 7
Contraindications ............................................................................................ 7
Instrument Setup................................................................................................... 8
Unpacking Instructions.................................................................................... 8
Accessories.............................................................................................. 8
Parts Identication........................................................................................... 9
Illuminated Phoroptor (Catalog # 11636, 11367, 11656, 11657)..............11
Setup............................................................................................................. 12
Attaching the Phoroptor to the Stand ..................................................... 12
Connecting the Power (For Illuminated Phoroptors Only) ...................... 12
Attaching the Face Shields..................................................................... 13
Mounting Rotochart ................................................................................ 13
Attaching Reading Rod........................................................................... 14
Leveling Phoroptor ................................................................................. 14
Adjust Rotation Lock............................................................................... 14
Description of Operation...................................................................................... 15
Operating Principle........................................................................................ 15
Instructions for Use ............................................................................................. 16
Suggested Preparation for Refraction........................................................... 16
Optical Corneal Aligning Device.................................................................... 17
Taking Measurements ................................................................................... 20
Distance Tests ........................................................................................ 20
Near Tests .............................................................................................. 21
Operation of the Sphere Lens Dials........................................................ 22
Cylinder Power and Axis ......................................................................... 24
Auxiliary Lens Dial .................................................................................. 25
Rotary Prisms ......................................................................................... 26
Cross Cylinders ...................................................................................... 27
Jackson Cross Cylinder Tests ....................................................................... 28
Procedure ............................................................................................... 28
Axis Check......................................................................................... 28
Power Check ..................................................................................... 29
Cleaning & Maintenance ..................................................................................... 31
Cleaning ........................................................................................................ 31
Sanitary Face Shields............................................................................. 31
Cleaning the Lenses............................................................................... 31
Cleaning Procedure........................................................................... 32
Lens Replacement ........................................................................................ 33
Replacing Lenses in Auxiliary Dial - Old Style Phoroptors ..................... 33
Replacing Lenses in Auxiliary Dial - New Style Phoroptors.................... 33
Changing Cross Cylinder Lens Assembly .............................................. 34
Adjustments .................................................................................................. 35
Adjusting Tension of Hinged Reading Rod Holder ................................. 35
Adjustment of Dial Rotation Tension....................................................... 35
Troubleshooting................................................................................................... 36
Specications ...................................................................................................... 37
Storage Conditions ....................................................................................... 38
Disposal ........................................................................................................ 38
Warranty .............................................................................................................. 39

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Reichert Technologies (Reichert) is not responsible for the safety and reliability of this instrument when:
• Assembly, disassembly, repair, or modication is made by unauthorized dealers or persons.
• Instrument is not used in accordance with this Service Manual.
WARNING: AN INSTRUCTION THAT DRAWS ATTENTION TO RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING: UNITED STATES FEDERAL LAW AND EUROPEAN REGULATIONS REQUIRE THAT THIS
DEVICE BE PURCHASED ONLY BY A PHYSICIAN OR A PERSON ACTING ON BEHALF OF A PHYSICIAN.
WARNING: THIS INSTRUMENT SHOULD BE USED IN STRICT ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUC-
TIONS OUTLINED IN THIS USER’S GUIDE. THE SAFETY OF THE PATIENT AND THE PERFORMANCE
OF THE INSTRUMENT CANNOT BE GUARANTEED IF USED IN A MANNER NOT SPECIFIED BY REICH-
ERT TECHNOLOGIES.
WARNING: DO NOT REPAIR OR SERVICE THIS INSTRUMENT WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION FROM
THE MANUFACTURER. ANY REPAIR OR SERVICE TO THIS INSTRUMENT MUST BE PERFORMED BY
EXPERIENCED PERSONNEL OR DEALERS WHO ARE TRAINED BY REICHERT SO THAT CORRECT
OPERATION OF THIS INSTRUMENT IS MAINTAINED.
WARNING: MODIFICATIONS TO THIS INSTRUMENT IS NOT ALLOWED. ANY MODIFICATION TO THIS
UNIT MUST BE AUTHORIZED BY REICHERT SO THAT CORRECT OPERATION IS MAINTAINED.
WARNING: IF THIS INSTRUMENT IS MODIFIED, APPROPRIATE INSPECTION AND TESTING MUST BE
CONDUCTED TO ENSURE CONTINUED SAFE USE OF THIS INSTRUMENT.
WARNING: TO AVOID RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, THIS EQUIPMENT MUST ONLY BE CONNECTED TO
A SUPPLY MAINS WITH PROTECTIVE EARTH OR DAMAGE TO THE INSTRUMENT AND/OR INJURY TO
THE OPERATOR OR PATIENT MAY OCCUR.
WARNING: ENSURE THAT THE VOLTAGE APPLIED TO THE UNIT IS THE SAME AS THE VOLTAGE
THAT IS INDICATED ON THE DATA PLATE OR DAMAGE TO THE INSTRUMENT AND/OR INJURY TO
THE OPERATOR OR PATIENT MAY OCCUR.
WARNING: THE INSTRUMENT MUST BE PLUGGED INTO AN OUTLET WITH AN EARTH GROUND. DO
NOT REMOVE OR DEFEAT THE EARTH GROUND CONNECTION ON POWER INPUT CONNECTOR
OR THE UNIT’S POWER CORD OF THIS INSTRUMENT OR DAMAGE TO IT AND/OR INJURY TO THE
OPERATOR OR PATIENT MAY OCCUR.
WARNING: THIS INSTRUMENT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR USE IN THE PRESENCE OF FLAMMABLE
ANESTHETIC MIXTURES, SUCH AS OXYGEN OR NITROUS OXIDE.
WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE THE OUTSIDE COVERS OF THE UNIT OR ATTEMPT TO REPAIR ANY
INTERNAL PARTS. REPAIR AND SERVICE OF THE UNIT MUST BE PERFORMED BY EXPERIENCED
REICHERT PERSONNEL OR AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTORS WHO ARE TRAINED BY REICHERT.
WARNING: THE USE OF ACCESSORIES OR CABLES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED, WITH THE
EXCEPTION OF THOSE SOLD BY THE MANUFACTURER AS REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR THE INTER-
NAL COMPONENTS, MAY RESULT IN INCREASED EMISSIONS OR DECREASED IMMUNITY OF THE
EQUIPMENT OR SYSTEM.
WARNING: PRIOR TO INSTALLING THE AUTO PHOROPTOR ONTO THE STAND ARM, VERIFY THAT
THE ROD ON THE STAND ARM IS SECURE BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL THE AUTO PHOROP-
TOR OR DAMAGE TO THE UNIT AND/OR PATIENT MAY OCCUR.
WARNING: REMOVAL OF THE SAFETY SCREW MAY CAUSE THE INSTRUMENT TO DETACH FROM ITS
SUPPORTING ARM AND CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.
Warnings and Cautions

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CAUTION: AN INSTRUCTION THAT DRAWS ATTENTION TO THE RISK OF DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT.
CAUTION: THE INTERNAL CIRCUITRY OF THE INSTRUMENT CONTAINS ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE
SENSITIVE DEVICES (ESDS) THAT MAY BE SENSITIVE TO STATIC CHARGES PRODUCED BY THE HU-
MAN BODY. DO NOT REMOVE THE COVERS WITHOUT TAKING PROPER ESDS PRECAUTIONS.
CAUTION: DO NOT USE SOLVENTS OR STRONG CLEANING SOLUTIONS ON ANY PART OF THIS
INSTRUMENT OR DAMAGE TO THE UNIT MAY OCCUR.
CAUTION: DO NOT AUTOCLAVE OR DISINFECT THE UNIT OR ACCESSORIES USING HIGH TEMPERA-
TURES EXCEEDING THE RECOMMENDED TEMPERATURES INDICATED IN THE SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION OF THIS MANUAL OR DAMAGE TO THE UNIT OR ACCESSORIES MAY OCCUR.
CAUTION: AVOID TOUCHING THE OPTICAL COMPONENTS OF THE DEVICE TO PREVENT REDUCED
PERFORMANCE BY LEAVING BEHIND FINGERPRINTS OR OILS ON THE LENSES.
CAUTION: DO NOT IMMERSE THE PHOROPTOR IN FLUIDS OR DAMAGE TO THE UNIT MAY OCCUR.
CAUTION: ENSURE THAT THE VOLTAGE APPLIED TO THE UNIT IS THE SAME AS THE VOLTAGE THAT
IS INDICATED ON THE DATA PLATE OR DAMAGE TO THE UNIT MAY OCCUR.
Warnings and Cautions (continued)

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Symbol Information
The following symbols appear on the instrument.
CAUTION - Consult accompanying documents.
Type B Product Classification
Conformity with mandatory European safety requirements
Date of Manufacture
Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment
REF Catalog Number.
SN Serial Number.
Accompanying Documents must be consulted
Fragile Contents in Shipping Container - handle with care.
Keep Dry - Package shall be kept away from rain.
Authorized Representative in European Community.
This Way Up - Indicates the correct upright position of package.

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Reichert Technologies®(hereafter referred to as Reichert®)
Ultramatic RX Master™ Phoroptor®or Illuminated Phoroptor®.
This User’s Guide is designed as a training and reference manual for operation, maintenance, and
troubleshooting. We recommend that you read it carefully prior to use and follow the instructions in the
guide to ensure optimum performance of your new instrument. Properly trained eyecare professionals
such as ophthalmologists, optometrists, opticians and eye care technicians should operate this instru-
ment. All parts of this ME system are suitable for use within the patient environment.
Please retain this guide for future reference and to share with other users. For additional copies of this
manual or questions related to the Phoroptor, contact your local authorized Reichert dealer or contact
our Customer Service department directly at:
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Indications for Use
The Reichert Phoroptor is designed for:
• Subjective refraction.
• Determination of correction data for refraction anomalies and binocular functions being the
basis to manufacture tailored glasses and contact lenses.
• Use in refraction rooms in clinics, physicians’ or opticians’ practices.
• Operation by physicians or opticians or properly trained personnel.
• Installation under the conditions for medical equipment.
Note: Collision with other equipment has to be avoided.
Contraindications
None.
Introduction

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Instrument Setup
Unpacking Instructions
Great care has been taken to deliver your Phoroptor to you safely.
Please read this User’s Guide before operating the unit.
The instrument is packaged in a shipping container to protect the
instrument from damage during shipment. Please remove the
Phoroptor and the accompanying equipment from the packaging
material in the following manner.
Note: Please retain the packaging so that if future transportation
is required, the instrument can be sent in its original pack-
aging.
1. Open the top of the outer box and remove the top box contain-
ing the Reading Rod. Refer to Figure IS-1.
2. Open the reading rod and remove the rod from the paper and
the plastic it is wrapped in and set aside.
3. Remove the accessories and the accessories box from the
sides of the container. Refer to Figure IS-2.
4. Pull the inner box containing the Phoroptor up and out of the
outer box. Refer to Figure IS-2.
5. Open the Phoroptor box and remove the top foam.
Refer to Figure IS-3.
6. Remove the phoroptor from the rest of the packaging and place
it on a clean, soft surface. Refer to Figure IS-4.
7. Remove the plastic bag from the Phoroptor.
Refer to Figure IS-4.
8. Place the packaging in a safe place so that if transportation is
required in the future, it will be available.
Your new Phoroptor refracting instrument and accessories were
carefully packed and checked prior to shipment; however, please
check condition and contents upon delivery. In addition to your
Phoroptor, this shipment should include the following accessories.
Accessories
• Cylinders in Cells in Accessory Case
○ Plus Phoroptors, +0.12D and +2.00D (P/N 11642)
○ Minus Phoroptors, -0.12D and -2.00D (P/N 11632)
• 3 pairs Phoroptor Sanitary Face Shields (P/N 11644-000)
• Near Point Rotochart with Instructions (P/N 11999)
• Reading Rod (P/N 11636-860)
• Reading Rod Card Holder (P/N 11628-911)
• Phoroptor Securing Screw (P/N 11330-317)
(Not for use with Reichert Advantage Stand.)
• Dust Cover (P/N 11625-282)
• Transformer, 5V DC (P/N 11636-401 or P/N 11636-405, for Illuminated Phoroptors only.)
Note: If any of the above accessories or parts are missing, immediately contact Reichert so that the
missing accessories or parts can be shipped.
For more accessories or to order any of these accessories, contact your authorized Reichert dealer.
Figure IS-1 Outer Box
Outer Box
Reading Rod Box
Figure IS-2 Inner Box
Outer Box
Accessories Box
Phoroptor Box Accessories
Figure IS-3 Top Foam
Top
Foam
Figure IS-4 Inner Foam
Phoroptor Box
Phoroptor
Inner
Foam

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Parts Identification
Instrument Setup (continued)
1. Rotation Adjustment Knob
2. Mounting Bracket
3. Tilt Clamp Knob
4. Forehead Rest Knob
5. Spirit Level
6. P.D. Knob
7. Vergence Lever
8. Auxiliary Lens Scale
9. Auxiliary Lens Knob
10. Corneal Aligning Device
11. Rotary Prism Unit
12. Cylinder Axis Knob
13. Cylinder Power Knob
14. Cross Cylinder Unit
15. Cylinder Power Scale
16. Cylinder Axis Reference Scale
17. Cylinder Axis Indicators
18. Cylinder Axis Scale
19. Weak Sphere Dial
20. Sphere Power Scale
21. Strong Sphere Control
22. Leveling Knob
23. P.D. Scale
24. Reading Rod Holder
25. Reading Rod Clamp Screw
26. Turret Assembly
Phoroptor (Front)

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Instrument Setup (continued)
Parts Identification (continued)
1. Forehead Rest 2. Spring Clip
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Phoroptor (Back)
Note: The conguration of the Reichert®Phoroptor is a registered trademark in the United
States & Canada.