Rodenstock Phoromat 2000 User manual

OPERATION MANUAL
DIGITAL REFRACTOR Phoromat 2000
Revision 1.1 rodenstockinstruments.com
Before using the instrument, be sure to read this manual thoroughly.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE
This product may malfunction due to electromagnetic waves caused by portable personal
telephones, transceivers, radio-controlled toys, etc. Be sure to avoid having objects such
as, which affect this product, brought near the product.
The information in this publication has been carefully checked and is believed to be
entirely accurate at the time of publication. RODENSTOCK assumes no responsibility,
however, for possible errors or omissions, or for any consequences resulting from the use
of the information contained herein.
RODENSTOCK reserves the right to make changes in its products or product
specifications at any time and without prior notice, and is not required to update this
documentation to reflect such changes.
© 2013 RODENSTOCK Instrumente
Am Weichselgarten 19a 91058 Erlangen / Germany
All rights reserved.
Under copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of RODENSTOCK
Instrumente.

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SAFETY INFORMATION
Accessory equipment connected to the analog and digital interfaces must be certificated
according to the respective IEC standards (e.g. IEC 60950-1 for data processing
equipment and IEC 60601-1 for medical equipment). Furthermore all configurations shall
comply with the system standard EN 60601-1:2006, Clause 16. Everybody who connects
additional equipment to the signal input part or signal output part configures a medical
system, and is therefore responsible that the system complies with the requirements of the
system standard IEC 601-1-1. If in doubt, consult the technical service department or your
local representative.
For U.S.A
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in
the manual.
If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation
of the equipment.
For EU Countries
The following mark, the name & address of the EU Representative shows compliance of
the instrument with Directive 93/42/EEC.
Authorized Representative:
Medical Device Safety Service GmbH
Schiffgraben 41, D-30175
Hannover, Germany

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Symbols marked on the Instrument
Symbol
Description
Protective earth (ground)
Refer to operating instructions
O
Off (power: disconnect to the mains)
I
On (power: connection to the mains)
I
Disposal of your old appliance
When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a
product it means the product is covered by the European
Directive 2002/96/EC.
All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of
separately from the municipal waste stream via designated
collection facilities appointed by the government or the local
authorities.
The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent
potential negative consequences for the environment and
human health.
For more detailed information about disposal of your old
appliance, please contact your city office, waste disposal
service or the shop where you purchased the product
General Safety Information
If you see any warnings or cautions printed on the warning labels, follow the safety
instructions in this manual. Ignoring such cautions or warnings while handling the product
may result in injury or accident. Be sure to read and fully understand the manual before
using this product.
Keep this manual in easy-to-access place.
Caution Sign
Description
This indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could results
in death or serious injury to you or others.
This indicates hazardous situations which may result in minor injury
to you or others, or may result in machine damage.
This is used to emphasize essential information. Be sure to read
this information to avoid incorrect operation.
NOTE
CAUTION
WARNING

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WARNING
Only operate the instrument with the power supply indicated on the
rating plate. Otherwise, it may result in fire or electric shock.
WARNING
Be sure to turn OFF the power switch before connecting or
disconnecting the cables.Also, do not handle them with wet hands.
Otherwise, you may get an electric shock that may result in death
or serious injury.
WARNING
Never disassemble or modify this instrument because it may result
in fire or electric shock. Also, since this instrument incorporates
high-voltage parts and other hazardous parts, touching them may
cause death or serious injury.
WARNING
Should any of the following occur, immediately turn OFF the power
switch, unplug the power cable from theAC outlet, and contact the
dealer or the agent who/where you purchase this instrument.
When there is smoke, strange odor or abnormal sound.
When liquid has been spilled into the instrument or a metal
object has entered through an opening.
When the product has been dropped or its housing damaged.
CAUTION
This instrument is shipped with a grounding type power cable. To
reduce the risk of electric shock, always plug the cable into a
grounded power outlet.
CAUTION
Wipe the forehead rest with ethanol or glutaraldehyde solution to
disinfect it each time a different examinee uses it, in order to
prevent infection.
CAUTION
Do not use the device near, on, or under other electronic equipment
to avoid electromagnetic interference with the operation of the
device.
CAUTION
Do not use the device in the same room with other equipment such
as life-support equipment, other equipment that has major affects
on the life of patient an results of treatment , or other measurement
or treatment equipment that involve small electric current.
CAUTION
Do not use the device simultaneously with portable and mobile
radio frequency communication systems because it may have an
adverse effect on operation of the device.
CAUTION
Do not use cables and accessories that are not specified for the
device because that may increase the emission of electromagnetic
waves from the device or the system and decrease the immunity of
the device to electromagnetic disturbance.