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SO-161-R Ophthalmic Microscope

User Manual

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Issue number 1.0

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TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM

CAUSE

REMEDY

No lamp/failed lamp

Replace lamp

Mains power failure

Use battery back-up
Check and replace fuse if
necessary

No light

Fuse blown

Check mains voltage setting
110/220V

Incorrect voltage setting

Check mains voltage setting
110/220V

Fuse repeatedly blows

Mains power fault

Check mains wiring, do not
use microscope if wired
incorrectly. Use battery
backup

Intensity turned down

Increase intensity

Aged lamp

Replace lamp

Dirty optics

Clean eyepieces, prism and
objective lens

Battery power low

Recharge/replace battery

Incorrect lamp

Replace with lamp of correct
specification

Low light level

Lamphouse off-centre

Re-centre lamphouse on
image centre (use adjusting
grubscrews)

Microscope falls under own
weight

Insufficient focus friction

Increase focus friction

Dirty optics

Clean eyepieces, prism and
objective lens

Mouldy optics

Carefully clean mould from
optical elements and replace
mould protection pellet

Blurred vision

Refractive error

Focus right eye first through
RHS eyepiece then adjust
LHS eyepiece to compensate
for error

Unstable surface

Stiffen mounting surface with
a plate

Microscope unsteady

Knobs loose

Tighten adjustment knobs as
necessary

Summary of Contents for SO-161-R

Page 1: ...SCAN OPTICS SO 161 R MICROSCOPE USER MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...M_________________________________________________ 10 POSITIONING THE MICROSCOPE______________________________________ 11 POWER SUPPLY CONTROLS __________________________________________ 11 LAMP REPLACEMENT _______________________________________________ 12 STERILISATION AND CLEANING______________________________________ 13 CARE OF THE OPTICAL HEAD ________________________________________ 14 ADJUS...

Page 3: ...d packing conditions of 60 95 relative humidity and 10 40 C are recommended for this product No parts or accessories supplied with this microscope are supplied in a sterile condition Apart from those instructions within this manual there are no user serviceable parts in this microscope Scan Optics will retain the discretion to advise whether any repairs may be taken out by external qualified techn...

Page 4: ...SO 161 R Ophthalmic Microscope User Manual Page 4 of 18 Issue number 1 0 X Current User Manuals SO 161 R User Manual v1 0 doc Figure 2 SO 161 R Microscope shown with SO 331 Floor stand ...

Page 5: ...amphouse universal arm and cable CABLES Mains Cable 1 12V dc Supply Battery Cable 1 OTHER Focus Knob Sterilisable Covers 2 Eyepieces 2 TOOL KIT Spare lamp 1 Socket keys set 7 1 5mm 2mm 2 5mm 3mm 4mm 5mm and 6mm Lens Cloth 1 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES SCAN OPTICS PART NUMBER Floor stand heavyweight SO 331 Floor stand lightweight SO 311 Binocular assistant microscope SO 1420 Pupillary distance setter SO 1...

Page 6: ...g of the voltage selector located on the under side of the power supply box If necessary change the setting to 120 or 240V as required using a flat head screwdriver or coin Severe damage to the power supply may result if this is incorrectly set 8 Switch on the mains power supply at the mains socket When the ON OFF switch is selected to ON the power supply indicator on the switch will light up 9 Re...

Page 7: ...tand base Tighten the two grub screws using the 5mm socket key found in the tool kit to fix the pillar assembly in place 2 To fix the floor stand base screw the knobs down until the stops are resting evenly on the floor then screw the knurled discs down on to the floor stand base to lock the stops To unlock the floor stand screw the knurled discs back up and then unscrew the knobs until the wheels...

Page 8: ...SO 161 R Ophthalmic Microscope User Manual Page 8 of 18 Issue number 1 0 X Current User Manuals SO 161 R User Manual v1 0 doc Figure 4 Assembling the SO 161 R Microscope on SO 331 Floor stand ...

Page 9: ...capacity and SO 9210 large heavy higher 35Ah capacity These batteries are maintenance free and can be operated charged or stored in any position without leakage 1 If the power supply is to be connected to a 12 volt dc supply remove the battery cable from the carton and connect the cable to the 3 pin plug on the underside of the power supply 2 Connect the red battery clip to the positive battery te...

Page 10: ...rotate the screw To decrease the amount of force required to move the arm rotate the screw clockwise To increase the amount of force required to move the arm rotate the screw anticlockwise If the screw is adjusted to its limit rotate the screw half a turn in the opposite direction to ensure the arm continues to operate smoothly 4 The amount of friction in the pantograph arm may be adjusted by rota...

Page 11: ...e Note that the working distance is increased by rotating both eyepieces in a clockwise direction and reduced by rotating both eyepieces counter clockwise 5 The microscope can now be swung aside ready for use with a patient 6 Swing the microscope over the patient 7 Tighten the pillar lock knob until the microscope is prevented from moving freely but is still able to be moved when required The fric...

Page 12: ...ng it out horizontally The spare lamp module is located at the end of the toolbox and may be removed by pulling out horizontally 2 Pull out the old lamp module from the side of the lamp house by gripping the rectangular block located beneath the cable gland at the back of the lamp house Place the replacement module in the lamp house so that the pins engage in the sockets and click into place 3 Whe...

Page 13: ... The plastic parts and the paintwork of the microscope assembly and the power supply may be affected by organic solvents Do not autoclave or wipe with organic solvents such as ether xylene or alcohol To clean use water based solvents only 5 Focus covers are used to cover focus knobs only 6 Zoom covers are used to cover the optional SO 1420 binocular assistant microscope focusing knobs and SO 1510 ...

Page 14: ...stic parts and paintwork Use water based cleaners only Do not use any organic solvent such as alcohol ether or xylene 3 Protection against mould In hot and humid climates it is common for mould to grow on optical surfaces Cleaning and repairing the damage can be expensive and inconvenient To minimise the risk of mould forming do not leave the instrument without either eyepieces or eyepiece blanks ...

Page 15: ... to when the mould protection should be changed is placed on a sticker on the front of the microscope head However this is indicative only and users should be guided by their own experience and knowledge of local conditions As a general precaution always store the microscope head in a protective bag when not in use and replace the eyepieces with the protective eyepiece caps To replace the mould pe...

Page 16: ...ged lamp Replace lamp Dirty optics Clean eyepieces prism and objective lens Battery power low Recharge replace battery Incorrect lamp Replace with lamp of correct specification Low light level Lamphouse off centre Re centre lamphouse on image centre use adjusting grubscrews Microscope falls under own weight Insufficient focus friction Increase focus friction Dirty optics Clean eyepieces prism and ...

Page 17: ...NG Range 25mm Control knobs removable for sterilisation INTERPUPILLARY DISTANCE Adjustable for PD range approximately 50 to 80mm ILLUMINATION ALIGNMENT Coaxial with viewing system LAMP 12V 50W quartz halogen lamp FILTERS Internal ultraviolet and infrared filters AVERAGE Medium intensity 50 hours LAMP LIFE ILLUMINATION 60 000 Lux approximately at maximum setting LAMP CHANGE Plug in for fast change ...

Page 18: ...ser Manuals SO 161 R User Manual v1 0 doc MOUNTING SYSTEM HEAD TILT 5â to 45â VERTICAL TENSION Adjustable gas spring to set lifting force DIMENSIONS Vertical pillar to head optical axis max 840 mm 33 Pantograph arm vertical range 320 mm 13 MATERIALS No ferrous metals to rust or corrode ...

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