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Instruction  Manual    Mesotest II 

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8.5. Solving Problems and Malfunctions 

 
If a problem occurs which you cannot solve 
with the Troubleshooting Table below, label 

the unit as "Out of Order" and contact our 
service personnel. 

 
 

Problem Possible 

cause 

Solution 

No reaction when the mains 
switch is turned on. 

The Mesotest II is not connected 
to the power mains. 

Insert the mains cable into the 
power outlet or into the input 
connector of the Mesotest II. 

 

Power failure, or the power 
outlet is inactivated. 

Contact your house electrician. 

 

The control unit or the serial 
cable of the PC is incorrectly 
connected. 

Check whether the plug is 
connected correctly. 

 

The fuses of the unit are 
defective. 

Exchange the fuses             (cf. 
Chapter 8.3). 

 

The unit was switched off and on 
again too quickly. 

Wait 5 seconds between 
switching the unit off and on. 

The examinee says that he does 
not recognize anything. 

The unit is in Stand-by Mode. 

Press any key of the control unit.

 

The examination room is too 
brightly illuminated. 

Darken the room or cover the 
tinted window with the enclosed 
metal cover. 

The work area light fails to light 
up. 

The light bulb is defective. 

Replace it (cf. Chapter 8.4). 

R/L/BIN and - DPT. do not 
function with correct minus lens 
values but are nevertheless 
displayed in the LCD. 

Optional equipment has not 
been installed in the unit. 

 

 

8.6. Maintenance: Description and Intervals 

 

The Mesotest II has been built in such a way 
that no special maintenance is required.  
 

To be certain, however, we recommend an 
inspection of the photometric values every 2 
years. Contact your OCULUS service 
personnel for this purpose

 

9. Disposal 

Have the packaging disposed of 
as recyclable waste. 
When the device has reached 
the end of its service life it has 
to be disposed of properly: 

The metal parts of the device should go to 
scrap yard. 
Plastic components, electrical components and 
circuit boards should be disposed of as scrap 
electronics. 

Batteries should be disposed of as special 
waste. 
 
Materials should be disposed of according to 
the laws of your country. 
Please use the services of suitable waste 
disposal companies. 
Ask your town or municipal administration for 
information about local waste disposal 
companies.

 
 

Summary of Contents for Mesotest II b

Page 1: ...Mesotest II b Instruction Manual Copyright by G 62800 0607 e...

Page 2: ...ce unit for testing mesopic vision and glare sensitivity In the early 1960s OCULUS cooperated with the University Eye Clinic in T bingen to develop and build the world s first unit for testing mesopic...

Page 3: ...the unit 14 7 1 Before each use 14 7 2 Preparation of the examinee 14 7 3 The examination procedure 15 7 4 Additional examinations 16 7 5 Evaluation of results 16 7 6 After each use 16 8 Maintenance...

Page 4: ...area illumination Mains cable Instruction Manual Notepad for test results 100 pages Dust cover Metal covering for viewing aperture If you have also acquired the software module cf Chapter 10 3 please...

Page 5: ...onnel Do not connect electrical plugs and sockets by force If it is not possible to connect them verify whether the plug is correct for the socket If you find damage in either the plug or the socket h...

Page 6: ..._____________________________ 4 Description of the Unit and Its Functions 4 1 Components of the Unit Figure 1 Mesotest II front view No 1 Front shell of the housing No 2 Lining of the viewing aperture...

Page 7: ...______________________________________________________ No 6 Rear wall of housing No 7 Tinted window No 8 Mains plug with fuse holder No 9 Socket of the serial interface No 10 Mains switch No 11 Type p...

Page 8: ...0 10 cd m2 with glare This corresponds to the brightness of automobile traffic at twilight or at night Landolt rings acc to DIN Norm No 58220 T1 are used as optotypes Since visual acuity decreases wit...

Page 9: ...and by function switches the illumination off whenever there has been no operating input for a certain period of time A projection device above the test panel assists in fixation It can be used to pro...

Page 10: ...Option Landolt ring position Bottom Left LU Landolt ring position Bottom U Landolt ring position Bottom Right RU 2nd function reset minus lenses to 0 D Option Turns Fixation Assistance on and off Sel...

Page 11: ...which is connected to the serial interface of the Mesotest II Following are a few displays which are possible on the LCD module Test No 1 Display after the unit is turned on B Binocular examination T...

Page 12: ...e voltage range given on the rating plate Please abide by the safety precautions given above 6 First Use of the Unit 6 1 Before First Use Please remove the unit and its accessories from their packing...

Page 13: ...fter a brief automatic self test The LCD module the work area light and the light in the mains switch light up to show readiness for use 6 3 Instructions for Transport and Storage A carrying bag is av...

Page 14: ...et with a flawless protective earth conductor 7 2 Preparation of the Examinee The eyes of the person to be examined must be adapted to darkness for ca 5 minutes before the examination This poses no pr...

Page 15: ...he two red lights If the examinee does not do this and looks directly into the glare light source during the change to Test No 5 he will recognize no optotypes at first This can cause a delay in the e...

Page 16: ...rast which is still correctly recognized constitutes the basis for evaluating visual performance For the evaluation of the ability to drive at night the German Ophthalmological society DOG gives follo...

Page 17: ...tion for plastic surfaces to reduce subsequent static attraction of dust particles Otherwise clean the outer surfaces of the unit by wiping them with a damp cloth If there are residues you can wipe th...

Page 18: ...0 a To do this grasp the clip spring successively by both of its rounded ends and unhook the ends of the spring upwards out of the rubber holder Then pull the clip spring completely out of the upper g...

Page 19: ...rasp the small grip on its top and pull the drawer out towards the back For replacements use only the fuse type given on the rating plate Press the drawer back into place until the grip of the drawer...

Page 20: ...on room is too brightly illuminated Darken the room or cover the tinted window with the enclosed metal cover The work area light fails to light up The light bulb is defective Replace it cf Chapter 8 4...

Page 21: ...fety instructions before initial use and to observe them when using the instrument This instrument is provided with a warranty in accordance with the legal regulations Any manipulation of the device b...

Page 22: ...rk is carried out by authorized persons these persons must be requested to provide a certification of the type and extent of their repair work including details on changes made in the ratings or the c...

Page 23: ...Buser und Susanne M ller Welche visuelle Information ben tigt der Kraftfahrer f r die sichere Teilnahme am Stra enverkehr Ophthalmologie 1994 91 383 394 Springer Verlag 1994 Nolte W 1962 Die Leuchtdic...

Page 24: ...ical Products Dipl Ing Rainer Kirchh bel Managing Director OCULUS Optikger te GmbH 11 3 Order Information Accessories Replacement Parts 62800 Mesotest II 62801 Mesotest II Type 62800 with 3 additional...

Page 25: ...sistance Via 2 light diodes can be turned on at any time Unit viewing aperture Elastic lining to seal off distracting room light made of material which is pleasant to the touch with ventilation approp...

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