Topcon SL-D7 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SLIT LAMP
SL-D7
SL-D8Z

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Slit Lamp SL-D7, SL-D8Z.
This slit lamp is used for the enlargement observation of eyeballs and the parts.
This instrument has the following features:
• Various accessories to extend the system
• Ergonomic cable layout
• Clear fluorescent cornea observation and photography of cornea
• Clear eyeground observation and photography by color conversion filter
This Instruction Manual covers an overview of the basic operation, troubleshooting, checking,
maintenance and cleaning of the Slit Lamp SL-D7, SL-D8Z.
To get the best usage from the instrument, please read “Displays for Safe Use” and “Safety Cau-
tions”.
Keep this Instruction Manual with the instrument for future reference.
(Without package)
PRECAUTIONS
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Temperature: 10°C-40°C
Humidity: 30-75% (no dewing)
Atmospheric Pressure: 700hPa-1,060hPa
STORAGE METHOD
(without package)
1. Environmental Conditions
Temperature: 10°C-40°C
Humidity: 30-75% (no dewing)
Atmospheric Pressure:700hPa-1,060hPa
2. Place of Storage
(1) Protected from water splashes
(2) Protected from adverse effects caused by atmospheric pressure, temperature, mois-
ture, ventilation, sunlight, dust, salt content, sulfur, etc.
(3) Stable, without slopes, and protected from vibrations, shocks (including transporta-
tion), etc.
(4) Free of chemicals and gases
PREMISSIBLE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS FOR TRANSPORT AND STORAGE
(with package)
Temperature: -20°C - 50°C
Humidity : 10 - 95%

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MAINTENANCE AND CHECKS
1. Regularly maintain and check equipment and parts.
2. When using equipment for the first time in a while, check in advance that everything is
operating as it should.
3. Keep the objective lens free of fingerprints and dust.
4. When not is use, protect the instrument with the dust cover.
5. If the objective lens is stained, clean it in accordance with the information under “Cleaning
Lenses and Mirrors” in the Instruction Manual.

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DISPLAYS FOR SAFE USE
In order to ensure the safe use of the product and to prevent danger to the operator and others, or
damage to property, important warnings are placed on the product and inserted in the instruction
manual.
It is recommended for all users to take note of the meaning of the following displays and icons
before reading the "Safety Cautions" and text.
DISPLAYS
DISPLAY MEANING
Ignoring or disregarding this notice could lead
to death or serious injury.
Ignoring or disregarding this display may lead
to personal injury or physical damage.
• Injury refers to cuts, bruises, sprains, fractures, burns, electric shocks, etc.
• Physical damage refers to damage to buildings, equipment or furniture.
ICONS
ICONS MEANING
This indicates Prohibition.
Specific content is expressed with words or an icon
either inserted in the icon itself or located next to the
icon.
This indicates Mandatory Action.
Specific content is expressed with words or an icon
either inserted in the icon itself or located next to the
icon.
This icon indicates Hazard Alerting (Warning).
Specific content is expressed with words or an icon
either inserted in the icon itself or located next to the
icon.
WARNING
CAUTION

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SAFETY CAUTIONS
Icons Prevention item Page
To prevent falling during use and movement, secure each unit.
15
To avoid injury to the eye and nose whilst moving the base unit,
make sure that you have a clear view of the slit lamp and the
patient's face.
29
For the safety of the operator and the patient, do not place fingers
between moving parts.
29
To avoid injury to the patient’s head, incline the illumination unit
holding the base unit.
30
To avoid causing discomfort to the patient or any damage to the
patient's eye, keep the illumination at its minimum during adjust-
ment.
30
To avoid electric shocks, do not attempt overhauling, rebuilding or
repairs.Ask your dealer for repair.
36
When replacing the lamp, switch off the power supply and remove
the power cable to avoid electric shocks.
48
Beware of high temperatures when replacing the lamp immediately
after switching it off: these could cause burns.
48
When replacing fuses, first switch off the power supply and remove
the power cable to avoid electric shocks.
50
Before carrying out daily care, remove the power cable (to avoid
electric shocks) and wait until the lamp house has cooled (to avoid
burns).
51
Do not touch parts inside the lamp house cover during operation
and immediately after switching off the power supply: this could
cause burns.
51
The base contains strong springs. Do not attempt to disassemble
or burn the base, as the springs could cause injury by shooting out
of it.
52
To prevent falling during use and movement, secure optional acces-
sories.
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CAUTION

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This instrument has been tested (with 120V/230V) and found to
comply with IEC60601-1-2: 2001.
This instrument radiates radio frequency energy within standard
and may affect other devices in vicinity.
If you have discovered that turning on/off the instrument affects
other devices, we recommend you change its position, keep a
proper distance from other devices, or to change the outlet.
Please consult the dealer from whom you purchased the equip-
ment for any questions.
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Icons Prevention item Page
CAUTION

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MAINTENANCE
USER MAINTENANCE
To maintain the safety and performance of the instrument, unless done by an authorized serv-
ice engineer, never attempt to do maintenance of items other than those specified here in.
For details about maintenance, read the description of this manual.
REPLACING THE ILLUMINATION LAMP
The illumination lamp can be replaced if necessary. For specific instructions, see page 48.
REPLACINGTHE FIXATIONTARGET BULB (FOR BULBTYPE FIXATIONTARGET ONLY)
The fixation target bulb can be replaced if necessary, see page 49.
REPLACING THE FUSE
Fuses on the primary side can be replaced, if necessary. For specific instructions, see
page 50.
ESCAPE CLAUSE
• TOPCON shall take no responsibility for damage due to fire, earthquakes, actions by a third
party or other accidents, or the negligence and misuse of the user and use under unusual
conditions.
• TOPCON shall take no responsibility for damage derived from the inability to use this
equipment, such as a loss of business profit and suspension of business.
• TOPCON shall take no responsibility for damage caused by operations other than those
described in this Instruction Manual.
• Diagnoses made are the responsibility of qualified doctors and TOPCON shall take no
responsibility for the results of such diagnoses.

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WARNING INDICATIONS AND POSITIONS
To ensure safety, warning labels are provided on the instrument body.
Use the instrument following these warning instructions.If any of the following labels are miss-
ing, contact your dealer orTOPCON (see the back cover).
CAUTION
• To prevent electric shocks, switch off the power supply and remove
the power cable before replacing the lamp.
Afin d’éviter tout choc électrique, coupez le contact et débranchez
le câble d’alimentation avant de remplacer l’ampoule.
• Do not replace the lamp immediately after switching it off: the high
temperatures could cause burns.
Afin d’éviter toute brûlure, prenez garde à la température élevée
de l’ampoule lorsque le remplacement de celle-ci se fait immédi-
atement après avoir coupé l’alimentation électrique.
CAUTION
• To prevent electric shocks, turn off the power switch and remove
the power cable before replacing fuses.
Afin d’éviter tout choc électrique, coupez le contact et débranchez
le câble d’alimentation avant de remplacer les fusibles.
• Use the specified fuse.
Utilisez des fusibles de même type et de même valeur.
CAUTION
To avoid injury to the patient’s head,
incline the illumination unit slowly
while holding the base unit.
Afin d’éviter toute blessure à la tête
du patient, inclinez l’unité d’illumina-
tion lentement tout en maintenant la
base de l’instrument.
CAUTION
When operating the base unit,
please note the following:
Pendant la manipulation de la base
de l’instrument, veuillez prendre
les précautions suivantes;
• Beware of catching fingers in
the moving parts.
Prenez garde aux pièces
mobiles afin d’éviter de coincer
les doigts.
• Avoid hitting the patient’s eyes
or nose.
Gardez une distance de travail
appropriée afin d’éviter le con-
tact avec les yeux et le nez du
patient.
* The illustration depicts the SL-D7 type
.

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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................1
DISPLAYS FOR SAFE USE................................................................................3
SAFETY CAUTIONS...........................................................................................4
MAINTENANCE...................................................................................................6
USER MAINTENANCE........................................................................................6
ESCAPE CLAUSE...............................................................................................6
WARNING INDICATIONS AND POSITIONS......................................................7
CONFIGURATION
NAMES OF MAIN BODY COMPONENTS........................................................10
STANDARD ACCESSORIES............................................................................11
COMPONENTS
COMPONENTS.................................................................................................13
ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
SECURING THE INSTRUMENT TYPE TABLE TOP........................................15
SECURING THE UNIT TYPE TABLE TOP.......................................................16
SECURING THE PATIENT GRIP PG-1(OPTIONAL ACCESSORY)................16
SECURING THE CHINREST BASE PLATE.....................................................17
SECURING THE BASE UNIT AND RAIL COVER............................................17
SECURING THE BINOCULAR TUBES.............................................................18
SECURING THE ILLUMINATION UNIT............................................................18
REMOVING THE ILLUMINATION UNIT PAD...................................................19
CONNECTING AND SECURING OF CABLES.................................................20
FITTING THE CHINREST TISSUE...................................................................21
FITTING THE CAP............................................................................................21
SECURING THE TONOMETER MOUNT SO-TM1 (OPTIONAL ACCESSORY)21
COUNTER BALANCING THE VERTICAL MOVEMENT...................................23
PREPARATIONS
POWERING ON ................................................................................................25
ADJUSTING THE DIOPTER AND PUPILLARY DISTANCE (PD)....................25
OPERATION PROCEDURE
FIXING THE PATIENT’S FACE AND FIXATION ..............................................27
OPERATING THE MICROSCOPE UNIT ..........................................................28
OPERATING THE BASE AND FOCUSING......................................................29
OPERATING THE ILLUMINATION UNIT..........................................................30
ENDING PROCEDURE.....................................................................................35
TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE..........................................................................36
SPECIFICATIONS AND PERFORMANCE
SPECIFICATIONS AND PERFORMANCE.......................................................37
ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY ..........................................................39
ELECTRIC RATING ..........................................................................................42

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SYSTEM CLASSIFICATION .............................................................................43
PURPOSES OF USE ........................................................................................43
OPERATION PRINCIPLES...............................................................................43
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION.............................................................................44
SHAPE OF PLUG..............................................................................................45
SYMBOL............................................................................................................45
MAINTENANCE AND CHECKUPS
MAINTAINING THE PRECISION......................................................................46
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE..............................................................................47
DAILY CARE .....................................................................................................47
PLACING AN ORDER FOR CONSUMABLES..................................................48
REPLACING ILLUMINATION LAMPS...............................................................48
REPLACEING THE FIXATION TARGET BULB................................................49
REPLACING FUSES.........................................................................................50
RESTOCKING CHINREST TISSUE..................................................................50
DAILY CARE .....................................................................................................51
CLEANING APPLIED PARTS...........................................................................51
CLEANING LENSES AND MIRRORS...............................................................51
CLEANING THE SLIDING PLATE, RAIL AND WHEEL SHAFT.......................52
DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCT........................................................................52
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
DIGITAL CAMERA UNIT DC-1..........................................................................53
ELECTRONIC FLASH DEVICE FD-21..............................................................54
BEAM SPLITTER ..............................................................................................55
TV RELAY LENS...............................................................................................55
TV RELAY LENS TL-54/55 (BUILT-IN BEAM SPLITTER TYPE) .....................56
TV ATTACHMENT TL-56..................................................................................56
TV ATTACHMENT TL-57..................................................................................57
BACKGROUND ILLUMINATION BG-4 .............................................................57
BACKGROUND ILLUMINATION BG-2GN........................................................57
OBSERVATION TUBE......................................................................................58
YELLOW FILTER UNIT.....................................................................................58
12.5X MEASURING EYEPIECE........................................................................58
20X EYEPIECE .................................................................................................58
APPLANATION TONOMETER..........................................................................58
HRUBY LENS....................................................................................................59
PARALLEL BINOCULAR TUBE PB-2...............................................................59
AUXILIARY SPRING SO-AS 1,2,3....................................................................59
PATIENT HANDLE PG-1...................................................................................59
ADAPT COVER SO-AC1, 2, 3, 4, 5...................................................................59

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CONFIGURATION
CONFIGURATION
NAMES OF MAIN BODY COMPONENTS
*1,2) A model without exciter filter for slit
lamp/barrierfilterforslitlampisalso
available.
*3) A model without table unit is also
available.
Plug
Lamp house cover
Aperture/slit length
display window
Color conversion filter
selector lever
Filter selector lever
Aperture/slit-
length control
Canthus marker
Mirror
Centering knob
Inclination lever
Slit-width control knob
Photo switch
Control lever
Base locking knob
Brightness adjustment
knob
Base
Forehead rest
Chinrest
Objective lens
Magnification selector
handle
*2 Barrier filter selector lever
Diopter adjusting ring
12.5×eyepiece
Binocular tubes
Magnification index mark
Chinrest adjuster
Microscope arm
Cap
Illuminationarmlocking
knob
Power switch
*3 Table
Base relay cable
Microscope arm
locking knob
Illumination arm
Illumination Unit
Table
Power Supply
SL-D7 Microscope Unit
Base Unit
Chinrest Unit
*1 Exciter filter
SL-D8Z Microscope Unit
Magnification selector handle
Magnification index mark
Objective lens
Tonometer mount

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CONFIGURATION
STANDARD ACCESSORIES
Make sure that all the following standard accessories are included.
Figures in parentheses are the quantities.
Chinrest tissue (1) Dust-cover (1)
Test rod (1)
(This is not always included with the standard
specifications.)
Crosshead screwdriver (1)
Spare illumination lamp (1) Screwdriver (1)
Spare socket (1) Spare fuse (2)
(Depending on specification, quantity may dif-
fer, or this item may not be included in stan-d-
ard accessories.)
Spare fixation target bulb (1)
(for bulb type fixation target only) Spanner (1) (for instrument type table top only)

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CONFIGURATION
For optional accessories, see “Optional Accessories” on page 53.
Spare chinrest tissue pin (2) Instruction Manual (1)
Cleaning brush (1) Hexagon wrench (2)Attached document (1)
Square mirror (1) Accessory case (1)
(This is not always included with the standard
specifications.)
Cap (1)

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COMPONENTS
COMPONENTS
COMPONENTS
(1) Illumination unit (2) Binocular tubes (3) Base unit
* The photo shows the SL-D7 type.
(4) Instrument type table top
(w/power supply) (4)’Unit type table top (5) Rail cover
(6) Chinrest unit (7) Power cable (8) Auxiliary spring
(9) Setscrew (10) Cable cover (11) Cable cover fixing screw
(12) Rail cover fixing screw (13) Cable clip (14) Tonometer maunt SO-TM1

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COMPONENTS
* (4) or (4)’table top is not included, depending on the specifications.
* (6) Depending on chinrest and (14) Tonometer mount might not be included.
Article name Qty Article name Qty
(1) Illumination unit 1 (8) Auxiliary spring 2
(2) Eyepiece unit 1 (9) Setscrew 2
(3) Base unit 1 (10) Cable cover 1
(4) Instrument type table top
(w/power supply)* 1 (11) Cable cover fixing screw 2
or (4)’Unit type table top* 1 (12) Rail cover fixing screw 4
(5) Rail cover 2 (13) Cable clip 1
(6) Chinrest unit* 1 (14) Tonometer maunt SO-TM1* 1
(7) Power cable 1

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ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
SECURING THE INSTRUMENT TYPE TABLE TOP
FITTING TO AUTOMATIC INSTRUMENT TABLE AIT-20 (except forUSA and Canada) /AIT-15
(allarea)
/AIT-16 (allarea)
1
Remove the cover of the instrument table. Remove the 3 screws of the cover (AIT-20
only: For details, refer to the instruction manual of AIT-20.)
2
Place the tabletop on the instrument table, and secure it with the 4 bolts attached to the
instrument table. To reverse the direction of the instrument table, remove the power sup-
ply from the bottom of the table top and secure it on the opposite side.
CAUTION
To prevent falling during use and movement, secure each unit.
Connect the power cable to the table outlet and power supply of the instrument
table. Place the excess cable inside the cover, and attach the cover.

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ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
SECURING THE UNIT TYPE TABLE TOP
1
Remove the plastic washer from the unit type table top, which is taped to the shaft assem-
bly.
2
Insert the plastic washer, together with the shaft, into the cavity for the ophthalmic unit
arm.
SECURING THE PATIENT GRIP PG-1(OPTIONAL ACCESSORY)
1
Align the patient grip with a groove on the rear of the chinrest base.
2
Fix the patient grip with screws.
In the unit type table top, the power supply is fitted to attach the ophthalmic unit on
the right hand side. When attaching the ophthalmic unit on the left-hand side,
remove the power supply and reattach it to the right hand side (with 4 screws).
Washer
Patient grip
Chinrest base

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ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
SECURING THE CHINREST BASE PLATE
1
Secure the chinrest base plate to the unit type table top with 2 screws (9).
SECURING THE BASE UNIT AND RAIL COVER
1
Align the wheel of the base unit with the rail of the chinrest base plate.
2
Secure the rail covers with 4 screws (12): (2 screws each on the right and left sides).
Chinrest base plate
Rail cover

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ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
SECURING THE BINOCULARTUBES
1
Align the pin of the microscope unit with the groove on the binocular tubes, and fit the
screw with a hexagon wrench.
In the model without excitor/barrier filter, fit binocular tube with the fixing screw.
SECURING THE ILLUMINATION UNIT
1 Loosen the microscope arm locking-knob of the base unit, manually turn the shaft and tilt
the guide rod-shaft index 30-60 ° , then refasten the microscope-arm locking-knob.
Make sure you do not touch the lens surfaces.
Screw
Microscope unit
* The illustration
depicts the SL-D7
30°- 60°
Indices