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1333 South Claudina Street 

Anaheim, CA 92805, U. S. A. 

Toll free:  (800) 854–9305  •  Telephone: (714) 533–2221  •  FAX: (714) 635–7539 

Web Site: 

http://www.mettlerelectronics.com

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[email protected]

 

 

IR9–39 

           

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rev.F_07/03/12 

Copyright ©  2005, 2010 by Mettler Electronics Corp.—Anaheim, CA 

Summary of Contents for Laser Sys Stim 540

Page 1: ...et Anaheim CA 92805 U S A Toll free 800 854 9305 Telephone 714 533 2221 FAX 714 635 7539 Web Site http www mettlerelectronics com Email mail mettlerelectronics com IR9 39 Rev F_07 03 12 Copyright 2005 2010 by Mettler Electronics Corp Anaheim CA ...

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Page 3: ...ser and Cluster Applicators Controls Output Aperture and Indicators 12 3 Installation 15 3 1 Installation Instructions 15 4 Operating Instructions 17 4 1 General instructions 17 4 2 Instructions for operation 18 4 3 User program memory 20 5 Laser Therapy 21 5 1 Introduction 21 5 2 What is a Laser 21 5 3 Laser interaction with the Human Tissue 21 5 4 Wavelengths 21 5 5 Pulsed Modes 21 5 6 Method of...

Page 4: ...or Specifications 30 8 4 Optional Cluster Applicator Specifications 30 9 Accessories 31 9 1 Ordering Information 31 9 2 Laser Sys Stim 540 Accessories 31 LIST OF FIGURES 1 1 The Laser Sys Stim 540 5 2 1 Controls and Indicators on the Top Panel 11 2 2 Laser Applicator Description 12 2 3 Laser Applicator Label Descriptions 13 3 1 Laser Sys Stim 540 Controls and Receptacles Located on the Front of th...

Page 5: ...he unit to store applicators when not in use Figure 1 1 The Laser Sys Stim 540 The Laser Sys Stim 540 has been certified by SGS United Kingdom Ltd to meet the following requirements EN60601 1 1990 Medical Electrical Equipment General Requirements EN 60601 2 22 1996 Medical Electrical Equipment Particular Requirements for Safety Diagnostic and Therapeutic Laser Equipment IEC 60825 1 2001 In additio...

Page 6: ... Caution Federal law restricts the sale of this device to or on the order of a physician dentist veterinarian or any other practitioner licensed by law of the state in which he practices Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous exposure to laser light energy Treatment should be administered only under the direct supervisi...

Page 7: ... If the Product is returned without proof of the date of purchase it will be serviced as an out of warranty product at Mettler Electronics Corp s prevailing service rates Alteration misuse or neglect of the Product voids this warranty Except as specifically set forth above Mettler Electronics Corp makes no warranties express or implied including without limitation any implied warranty of merchanta...

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Page 9: ...BF which means that the applied parts are suitable for placement on the external surface of the body Warning symbol indicates that the device emits laser energy and that proper precautions listed in this manual need to be taken Fuse rating symbol 2 2 Abbreviations CW Continuous wave 100 duty cycle AlGaAs Aluminum Gallium Arsenide Hz Hertz pulses per second LED Light Emitting Diode μs Microsecond 1...

Page 10: ...evel Bargraph 9 Pulse Mode Select 5 Charging Indicator 10 Laser Output Bargraph 11 Laser Output Sensor LED Displays The LED displays show all the operating parameters of the Laser Sys Stim 540 These are Treatment time this 4 digit display is used to set the treatment time and during treatment the display counts down to show the time remaining see figure 2 1 1 Treatment energy this 3 digit numeric ...

Page 11: ...e Ensure measurement is performed using Continuous Pulse Mode figure 2 1 11 Please note This sensor does not work with the cluster applicator Membrane Keypad These six keys enable the operator to input and manipulate the user selectable parameters of the Laser Sys Stim 540 to obtain the desired treatment Timer Up and Down these two arrow keys are used to set the treatment time which is displayed o...

Page 12: ...Output Energy Laser Warning Labels The laser applicator has four warning labels two of these labels are visible on figure 2 2 These two labels are the international Laser Hazard symbol which is located on the Laser Activate capacitance switch pad and the other is the yellow Laser Aperture label which has an arrow pointing to the laser aperture at the front of the laser applicator The two other lab...

Page 13: ...when the capacitive switch is activated return the laser applicator for service Laser Activate Capacitance Switch The Laser Activate capacitance switch is located on the handle section of the laser applicator membrane The capacitance switch works by measuring the practitioners body capacitance across a sensing Pad The Pad is a rectangular shaped area and has the words Laser Activate on it By placi...

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Page 15: ...ame Verify that the mains charging indicator is on 3 The line cord comes equipped with a standard 3 prong plug This plug provides grounding for the Laser Sys Stim 540 Do not defeat its purpose by using 3 to 2 prong adapters or any other means of attaching to a wall outlet 4 Plug the laser or cluster applicator into the receptacle located next to the key The applicator is connected to the eight pin...

Page 16: ...is recommended that all equipment used near this unit comply with the relevant electromagnetic compatibility requirements for that equipment and to check before use that no interference is evident or disruptive Increasing the distance between offending devices and keeping interconnecting leads as short as possible will help reduce any effect 11 The Laser Sys Stim 540 is not suitable for use in the...

Page 17: ...d infrared region of the visible spectrum there is a potential hazard when using this device Although the laser beam is divergent and not finely focused it is possible the laser energy can be a risk to the naked eye The laser applicator should never be directed at the eyes of the patient or the practitioner particularly during treatment To reduce the potential hazard associated with using the lase...

Page 18: ...ase thus reducing the number of key presses needed to set longer times 6 Pulse Mode Pressing the Pulse Mode key will step through the various pulse mode frequencies available The display above the Pulse Mode key indicates which of the Pulse Mode frequencies is selected If SWEEP is selected the Pulse Mode will sweep across the ten pulse mode frequencies in ten seconds When the unit is operational a...

Page 19: ...can be terminated by simply lifting the thumb off the Laser Activate pad on the laser applicator The applicator will indicate that lasing has ceased by turning off the Laser On indicator and turning off the three blue target LED s The timer will stop also 12 If laser treatment has terminated by lifting the thumb off the Laser Activated capacitance pad treatment can be continued by placing the thum...

Page 20: ...and a moment later settings for PROG 0 are displayed Press PROGRAM key again PROG 1 is displayed and a moment later settings for PROG 1 are displayed Press PROGRAM key PROG 2 is displayed and a moment later settings for PROG 2 are displayed Press LASER ACTIVATE Release LASER ACTIVATE settings are locked in Press LASER ACTIVATE PROG 2 treatment given 5 Storing User Program To store a user program i...

Page 21: ... is Collimation Collimation is a product of the Monochromaticity and Coherence which enables the beam of light from a laser to be emitted in a parallel beam 5 3 Laser interaction with the Human Tissue Laser radiation directed at tissue can either be reflected off the surface of the tissue or penetrate into the tissue Whether the light is reflected or penetrates depends on several factors such as w...

Page 22: ...it and adjust settings Point Laser Applicator perpendicular to skin surface Activate Laser just before applicator is touching the skin use blue target illumination to direct treatment to desired application area and then slowly move applicator toward skin surface for contact Do not slide the applicator across the surface but gently lift the applicator and move to next location Use laser therapy on...

Page 23: ...ny 1996 Bélanger A Therapeutic Electrophysical Agents Evidence Behind Practice Williams and Wilkins A Walters Kluwer Business 2010 Bukowski EL and Dellagatta EM Electromagnetic Radiation Laser Ultraviolet and Diathermy from Modalities for Therapeutic Intervention Contemporary Perspectives in Rehabilitation F A Davis Company 2005 Cameron MH Electromagnetic Radiation Lasers and Light from Physical A...

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Page 25: ...the blood supply would be unable to follow the increase in metabolic demand and tissue necrosis might result 6 3 Precautions The following precautions are to be taken when using the Laser Sys Stim 540 1 Only authorized and trained practitioners are to apply the treatment 2 Protective eyewear to be used always 3 Ensure shiny patient jewelry is removed from treatment region 4 Avoid treatment over sh...

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Page 27: ...e main power supply before cleaning or disinfecting it Clean and disinfect the unit and its accessories except for the felt spacers with commerciaIly available surface disinfectants To prevent damage to the surface materials of the Laser Sys Stim 540 use only surface disinfectants based on agents like aldehydes alcohol or ammonium compounds that are suitable for wipe and spray disinfection Use the...

Page 28: ...ualified service personnel for testing and repair Symptom Action 1 is displayed Applicator disconnected Turn off unit disconnect and reconnect applicator and power up unit again 2 Err 001 is displayed Applicator configuration data corrupt Confirm Applicator is laser type 5401 or cluster 5402 type Turn off unit disconnect and reconnect applicator and power up unit again 3 Err 002 is displayed Appli...

Page 29: ...proval and Test Specification Medical Electrical Equipment Particular Requirements for Safety Diagnostic and Therapeutic Laser Equipment Dimensions 9 4 in W x 4 7 in H x 9 4 in D Weight 5 5 lbs Operating Temperature range 10 40 oC Relative humidity 30 90 Transport and storage Temperature range 0 70 oC Relative humidity 10 100 Laser output meter Infrared Photo Sensor Integrated in to Top Panel with...

Page 30: ... MPE Beam spot Elliptical beam spot 2 8 mm x 1 1 mm elliptical beam area of 9 2 mm at the aperture Divergence Elliptical Beam divergence 18 degrees and 7 degrees Eye protection Uvex glasses with a minimum of 80 attenuation in the wavelength range of 780 nm to 860 nm The Uvex glasses supplied with the unit meet these requirements 8 4 Optional Cluster Applicator Specifications SLD Twelve 950 nm Supe...

Page 31: ...ree 800 854 9305 or phone 714 533 2221 in areas outside the continental United States Ask for Customer Service Mettler Electronics is open from 7 AM until 5 PM Pacific Time for your convenience The email address for Customer Service is mail mettlerelectronics com 9 2 Laser Sys Stim 540 Accessories Part Description 5401 Laser applicator 5402 Cluster applicator 5403 Uvex glasses 5405 Replacement set...

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