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neoBLUE LED PHOTOTHERAPY RADIOMETER Instruction Manual

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Release the ON/READ button. The intensity measurement locks on the display 

for 30 seconds and then automatically shuts off to preserve battery life.

Messages

The following messages may be displayed on the readout.

Cleaning

Required items:

Soft cloth

Mild cleaning detergent (for example, Virex

 Tb, Virustat

®

, Coverage

®

 

cleaners) 

or mild soap-and-water solution

To clean the Radiometer:

1

Confirm that the Radiometer is off. If it is on, press the ON/READ button to 

turn it off.

2

Dampen the cloth with either the mild soap-and-water solution or detergent, and 

then wipe down all exterior surfaces of the Radiometer.

CAUTION

Do not leave the radiometer under radiant warmer or in incubator for extended periods of time 
because inaccurate readings can occur.

Table 3

Messages 

Display

Message

Description

Low Bat

Battery power is low; replace the battery (see page 7).

Over Range

If 

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 flashes on the display when the ON/READ button is pressed, 

the intensity is greater than 150 µW/cm²/nm and is out of range of the 
Radiometer.

Error

If dashes flash on the display when the ON/READ button is pressed, an 

error condition is present:

The sensor may not be connected. Check the sensor connection.

The sensor may have failed. Try to read again. If the problem 

continues, contact Natus Technical Service or your local Natus 
representative (see page 8).

The digital readout may have failed. Try to read again. If the 

problem continues, contact Natus Technical Service or your local 
Natus representative (see page 8).

CAUTION

Regularly clean unit per hospital infection control procedures to prevent cross-contamination.

Do not allow liquid to enter the Radiometer case because this can cause electrical damage.

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Summary of Contents for neoBLUE LED Phototherapy Radiometer

Page 1: ... Manual neoBLUE LED Phototherapy Radiometer CAUTION Read and be familiar with this manual before operating or servicing this device To ensure operator technician and patient safety use only as specified in this manual ...

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Page 3: ... 1 650 802 0401 Global sales support 1 800 303 0306 Technical Service Fax 1 650 802 8680 Email technical_service natus com Customer Service Fax 1 650 802 6620 Email customer_service natus com International Support Please contact your local Distributor Distributor locations can be found at www natus com Manufactured by Natus Medical Incorporated DBA Excel Tech Ltd XLTEK 2568 Bristol Circle Oakville...

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Page 5: ...Characteristics 2 Operation 3 Connecting the Sensor 3 Disconnecting the Sensor 4 Verifying Proper Operation 4 Taking Measurements 4 Cleaning 6 Maintenance and Service 7 Replacing the Battery 7 Calibrating the Radiometer 7 Service and Repair 8 Returning for Calibration or Service 8 Contacting Natus Medical 8 Specifications 9 Drawings and Schematics 11 ...

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Page 7: ...servicing this device CAUTION If this equipment is used in a manner not specified by this manual the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired Table 1 Conventions Convention Description NOTE Notes provide additional information to clarify a point in the text CAUTION Cautions indicate situations that if not avoided could result in minor to moderate injury to the patient or operator or da...

Page 8: ...owatts per square centimeter per nanometer µW cm2 nm A nanometer is a measure of wavelength equal to one billionth of a centimeter The term per nanometer indicates the average irradiance per nanometer across the spectral band to be measured which is 80 nm wide Measuring in this fashion makes it possible to compare average irradiance across spectral bands of different widths Instrument Response Cha...

Page 9: ...eadout WARNING Explosion hazard Do not use this device in the presence of flammables for example oxygen nitrous oxide and anesthetics CAUTION Read and be familiar with this instruction manual before using this device This product should only be used by technically qualified hospital personnel Inspect this device before each use to ensure proper functioning If meter or sensor is dropped a distance ...

Page 10: ...tion of the sensor moves 4 Release the ON READ button and verify that the reading continues to be displayed for 30 seconds Taking Measurements To measure overhead lights 1 Connect the sensor to the readout 2 Hold the sensor against the infant s body as near to the umbilical region as possible and aim the sensor at the center of the neoBLUE phototherapy light see Figure 5 For reproducible measureme...

Page 11: ...being delivered to the patient To measure the neoBLUE cozy light 1 Connect the sensor to the readout 2 Place the sensor with the white sensor facing down in the middle of the lighted side of the covered mattress see Figure 6 The disposable cover should be on the mattress Figure 6 Measuring the neoBLUE cozy light 3 Press and hold the ON READ button On is displayed briefly and then the intensity mea...

Page 12: ...cause inaccurate readings can occur Table 3 Messages Display Message Description Low Bat Battery power is low replace the battery see page 7 Over Range If 150 0 flashes on the display when the ON READ button is pressed the intensity is greater than 150 µW cm nm and is out of range of the Radiometer Error If dashes flash on the display when the ON READ button is pressed an error condition is presen...

Page 13: ...onths to a radiometric irradiance standard Because certain calibration factors are stored in the its memory the Radiometer must be recalibrated at the factory The date of the last calibration and the date calibration is CAUTION Only qualified technicians should maintain or service this device Read and be familiar with this instruction manual before maintaining or servicing this device Do not allow...

Page 14: ... Merchandise Authorization RMA number and the location where the equipment should be sent Clean the device securely package it and include the RMA number on the outside of the box In the U S ship the equipment to Natus Incorporated 3150 Pleasant View Road Middleton WI USA 53562 Contacting Natus Medical To order additional Radiometers or sensors contact Natus Medical Incorporated 1501 Industrial Ro...

Page 15: ... button is released The device automatically shuts off after 30 seconds Display Liquid crystal display LCD Ordering Information Item neoBLUE LED Phototherapy Radiometer 53870 Radiometer sensor 401671 Regulatory Electrical Safety and Classifications FDA Class 1 Health Canada Class 2 UL CSA IEC 61010 1 IEC 61326 Ordinary Equipment IPXØ Indoor Use Only Pollution Degree 2 The Declaration of Conformity...

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Page 17: ...neoBLUE LED PHOTOTHERAPY RADIOMETER Instruction Manual 11 Drawings and Schematics Figure 8 neoBLUE LED Phototherapy Radiometer Schematic Drawing No 700271 Rev C ...

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