Reichert RK600 User manual

RK600
Auto Refractor / Keratometer
User’s Guide

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Table of Contents
Description Page#
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 4
Warnings & Cautions
Denitions................................................................................................................................... 5
Symbols........................................................................................................................................ 5
Instrument Setup
Unpacking Instructions ......................................................................................................... 6
Disengage Travel Lock ............................................................................................................ 7
Application of Input Power................................................................................................... 7
Parts Identication ................................................................................................................... 8
Icon Denition ........................................................................................................................... 9
Control Buttons ......................................................................................................................... 9
Instrument Settings...............................................................................................................10
Instructions for Use
Instrument Preparation........................................................................................................11
R/K Measurement Mode ......................................................................................................12
Peripheral Measurement Mode.........................................................................................14
Printing Measurement Data ...............................................................................................15
Maintenance
Introduction..............................................................................................................................16
Cleaning.....................................................................................................................................16
Replacement Chin Rest Pads .............................................................................................16
Measurement Verication ...................................................................................................16
Fuses............................................................................................................................................16
Printer Paper.............................................................................................................................17
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Chart .........................................................................................................18
Error Message Chart ............................................................................................................19
Guidance Tables
Table 201....................................................................................................................................20
Table 202....................................................................................................................................21
Table 204....................................................................................................................................22
Table 206....................................................................................................................................23
Appendix A - General Specications........................................................................................24
Appendix B - RS232C Interface...................................................................................................25
Warranty .............................................................................................................................................26

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Table of Figures
Figure# Description Page#
S1 Opening Outer Box.....................................................................................................................................................................6
S2 Removing Outer Box..................................................................................................................................................................6
S3 Opening Inner Box......................................................................................................................................................................6
S4 Unpacking Tray ............................................................................................................................................................................7
S5 Accessory Tray ..............................................................................................................................................................................7
S6 Accessories ....................................................................................................................................................................................7
S7 Travel Lock .....................................................................................................................................................................................7
S8 Operator Side Identication....................................................................................................................................................8
S9 Patient Side Identication........................................................................................................................................................8
S10 Power Panel Identication.......................................................................................................................................................8
S11 Setup Menu................................................................................................................................................................................ 10
T1 Chin Rest Pads and Pins......................................................................................................................................................... 11
T2 Sample Measurement Screen.............................................................................................................................................. 13
T3 Sample Peripheral Measurement....................................................................................................................................... 14
P1 R/K Print-out............................................................................................................................................................................... 15
P2 Peripheral Print-out ................................................................................................................................................................. 15
M1 Open Printer Door.................................................................................................................................................................... 17
M2 Lift Printer Cutter...................................................................................................................................................................... 17
M3 Install Paper................................................................................................................................................................................ 17
M4 Close Printer Door.................................................................................................................................................................... 17
AB1 Appendix B - RS232C Interface............................................................................................................................................ 25

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Reichert RK600 Auto Keratometer/Refractor. The RK600 is a
combination automatic keratometer/refractor which contains innovative image processing technology to
obtain accurate keratometer and/or refractor measurements of a patient’s eyes.
This User’s Guide is designed as a training and reference manual. We recommend you carefully read and
follow the steps in this guide to ensure optimum performance from your new instrument.
Please retain this guide for your reference. This guide is designed for use with product catalog number
15035 (100 to 230 VAC input voltage). Additional copies can be obtained from your authorized Reichert
Distributor or our Customer Service Department, which can be contacted directly at:
• Tel#: [phone],
• Fax#: [phone], or
• e-mail: [e-mail].
Introduction
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No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form
or by any means, electronic, mechanical, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of
Reichert, Inc.

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Warnings & Cautions
Symbol Information
The following symbols appear on the instrument:
CAUTION - Caution symbol which
i s u s e d t o i d e n t i f y i m p o r t a n t
instructions.
OFF (Supply) - Indicates the Power
Switch is set to OFF.
ON (Supply) - Indicates the Power
Switch is set to ON.
A l t e r n a t i n g C u r r e n t - I n d i c a t e s
that this instrument operates on
alternating current.
Protective Earth - Indicates that a
protective earth ground is connected
where the symbol is located.
Type B Product Classication
Class 1 Equipment, Continuous
Operation
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
( WEEE) - Indicates that this product
requires disposal in a separate collection
of electronic and electrical equipment
according to WEEE directive 2002/96/EC (L
37/24) and is effective for products placed
on the market after August 13, 2005
Date of Manufacture Symbol
Conformity with mandator y European
safety requirements.
Catalog Number
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Denitions
WARNING: AN INSTRUCTION THAT DRAWS ATTENTION TO THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH.
CAUTION: AN INSTRUCTION THAT DRAWS ATTENTION TO THE RISK OF DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT.
Warnings
WARNING: IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT CORRECT OPERATION OF THIS INSTRUMENT IS MAINTAINED AND TO GUARANTEE THE SAFETY
AND RELIABILITY OF THE INSTRUMENT, ANY REPAIR OR SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY REICHERT, INC.
WARNING: THIS INSTRUMENT SHOULD BE USED IN STRICT ACCORDANCE FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED IN THIS USER’S
GUIDE. THE SAFETY OF THE OPERATOR AND THE PERFORMANCE OF THE INSTRUMENT CANNOT BE GUARANTEED IF USED
IN A MANNER NOT SPECIFIED BY REICHERT, INC.
WARNING: THIS INSTRUMENT MUST BE PLUGGED INTO AN OUTLET WITH AN EARTH GROUND WHICH IS CONNEC TED TO THE
RECEPTACLE OR DAMAGE TO THE UNIT MAY OCCUR. DO NOT DISABLE OR REMOVE ANY EARTH GROUND CONNECTION
ON THE INSTRUMENT OR ANY CONNECTION TO THIS INSTRUMENT OR DAMAGE AND/OR SERIOUS INJURY MAY OCCUR.
WARNING: THIS EQUIPMENT OR SYSTEM SHOULD NOT BE USED ADJACENT OR STACKED WITH OTHER EQUIPMENT AND IF ADJACENT
OR STACKED USE IS NECESSARY, THE EQUIPMENT OR SYSTEM SHOULD BE OBSERVED TO VERIFY NORMAL OPERATION IN
THE CONFIGURATION IN WHICH IT WILL BE USED.
Cautions
CAUTION: ANY REPAIR OR SERVICE TO THE RK600 MUST BE PERFORMED BY EXPERIENCED PERSONNEL OR DEALERS WHICH ARE
TRAINED BY REICHERT SO THAT CORRECT OPERATION OF THE RK600 IS MAINTAINED.
CAUTION: THIS INSTRUMENT HAS ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE SENSITIVE DEVICES ESDS WHICH ARE SENSITIVE TO STATIC HIGH
VOLTAGES STORED IN AND TRANSFERRED BY THE HUMAN BODY. OBSERVE CORRECT ESDS PRECAUTIONS OR PREMATURE
MALFUNCTION OF THIS INSTRUMENT WILL OCCUR.
CAUTION: ENSURE THAT THE VOLTAGE APPLIED TO THE UNIT IS THE SAME AS THE VOLTAGE WHICH IS GIVEN ON THE DATA PLATE
NEXT TO THE INPUT CORD RECEPTACLE OR DAMAGE TO THE UNIT MAY OCCUR.
CAUTION: THIS INSTRUMENT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR USE IN THE PRESENCE OF FLAMMABLE ANESTHETIC MIXTURES, SUCH AS OXYGEN
OR NITROUS OXIDE.
CAUTION: DO NOT USE SOLVENTS OR STRONG CLEANING SOLUTIONS ON ANY PART OF THIS INSTRUMENT OR DAMAGE TO THE
UNIT MAY OCCUR.
CAUTION: USE OF ALCOHOL ON THE LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY LCD MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE DISPLAY.
CAUTION: THE POWER CORD IS THE DISCONNEC TING DEVICE FROM THE ELECTRICAL POWER SOURCE. DO NOT POSITION THE
INSTRUMENT SO THAT IT IS DIFFICULT TO OPERATE OR DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD FROM THE POWER SOURCE.