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Unpacking anD iniTiaL cHaRging

The Radii-cal has been carefully packed to withstand any damage during transit. 

Ensure all parts contained within the box match the product contents list above.

1) Remove all parts from the box.  

2) Place the plug pack cable into the charger.

3) Plug the plug pack into an available power outlet and turn power outlet on. 

The charger will conduct a brief LED test: the charge light LED should momentarily 

show red/green and the 5 blue radiometer LEDs should turn on/off.

4) Place the curing light handpiece into the charger. The handpiece can be rotated 

360º in the charger. Depending on the length of time from manufacture to 

package opening, the charge remaining in the battery can vary. The charge light 

will show the below three conditions.

   

  

Charge Light Color 

Battery condition

  

Red 

 

discharged 

 

 

Flashing Green 

charging (OK to use) 

  

Green   

charged 

To ensure the highest level of performance, allow the Radii-cal to fully charge prior 

to first use. On average, it will take approximately 1-3 hours to initially charge the 

Radii-cal.

OpeRaTiOn

• Turning unit on and off

Simply pick up the curing light handpiece, press the on/off button once to activate 

and de-activate the light. Audible beeps facilitate accurate time measurement of 

curing.  Replace the Radii-cal back in the charger when not in use.

• Audible beeps

An audible beep will be heard after the first 15 seconds (5 second ramp, 10 

seconds full cure) two audible beeps after a further 10 seconds then three audible 

beeps after an additional 10 seconds etc. The full cycle will continue as follows;

audible beeps 

 

Time between beeps  

   

Total elapsed time

  

 

(seconds)  

(seconds) 

1 short beep   

15 sec 

 

15 sec

2 short beeps  

10 sec 

 

25 sec

3 short beeps  

10 sec 

 

35 sec

4 short beeps  

10 sec 

 

45 sec

5 short beeps  

10 sec 

 

55 sec

1 long beep   

10 sec 

 

65 sec

At the end of 65 seconds one long beep will be heard before the blue LED is 

automatically switched off.

• Lens Cap

The Radii-cal has been supplied with a lens cap fitted. The lens cap should be 

inspected prior to each use for scratches, cracks or foreign matter that may reduce 

the effectiveness of the LED light source. Generally lens caps should be replaced 

every 2 weeks. To remove the lens cap carefully unscrew the old lens cap counter-

clockwise and fit the new lens cap by tightening clockwise.

• Built in Radiometer

The Radii-cal’s built-in radiometer provides a simple test to check the

functionality of the unit. With the Radii-cal on, carefully position the lens

cap on the built-in radiometer. 4 or 5 lights should illuminate indicating a

fully functional unit. If only 1,2 or 3 lights illuminate, it could be due

to the following reasons:

1) There could be some material on the lens cap such as composite: - the

lens cap should be replaced.

2) The lens cap could be damaged or cracked: - it should be replaced.

3) The battery could be extremely low - the unit should be recharged.

4) In a severe case the light could be malfunctioning: - the unit should be serviced.

note:

  Portable radiometers can give inaccurate and inconsistent results. These 

results can vary by as much as 300 mW/cm

2

 or more.

• Disposable barrier sleeves

Transparent, disposable barrier sleeves are supplied to protect the handpiece and 

prevent cross contamination.  Testing showed no significant difference in spectral 

and energy output when operating with or without a barrier sleeve in place.

Slide the barrier sleeve over the end of the handpiece before placing the orange 

light shield on the end of the handpiece.

it is essential to use disposable barrier sleeves to prevent any liquids 

getting on the handpiece. evidence of liquids entering handpiece causeing 

damage due to not using barrier sleeves will void warranty.

• Automatic shut off function

Should the Radii-cal LED become too hot due to excessive use (after about 4 

minutes of continuous irradiation),  the unit will automatically shut off and be 

un-usable for about 1 minute until it cools down. 

• Changing the battery pack

Carefully unscrew the battery pack counter-clockwise to remove and replace. A 

single beep will be heard when the battery pack is successfully connected. 

• Cleaning the Radii-cal: 

The ideal way to protect patients from cross-infection is to utilise Radii-cal barrier 

sleeves. Barrier sleeves are also essential to keep the Radii-cal clean. When cleaning 

the Radii-cal handpiece, ensure control section, lens cap and battery pack are 

connected as one unit.

Thank you for purchasing the Radii-cal LED curing light. The Radii-cal 

is a powerful, cordless, lightweight curing light using an LED for the 

polymerization of composite restorative materials that contain the photo-

initiator Camphorquinone. The Radii-cal produces a strong blue light in the 

wavelength range of 440 – 480 nm, the relevant range for Camphorquinone 

containing products. 

pRODUcT cOnTenTS LiST

•  Handpiece 

•  Charger

•  Plug pack

•  100 barrier sleeves 

•  3 lens caps  

•   Light shields (5 Pack)

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

•  LIQUID CONTACT WITH TERMINALS OF  

 

HANDPIECE AND CHARGER WILL CAUSE  

 

DAMAGE VOIDING WARRANTY.

•  LIQUID CONTACT WITH LED WILL CAUSE  

 

DAMAGE VOIDING WARRANTY.

•   LIQUIDS MUST NOT ENTER ANY PART OF THE  

 

HanDpiece OR cHaRgeR.

•   DO NOT SPRAY LIQUIDS DIRECTLY ONTO, OR  

 

APPLY COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF LIQUIDS TO  

 

THe RaDii-caL.

•   DO NOT AUTOCLAVE THE RADII-CAL.

general Surface cleaning

General surface cleaning can be conducted with anti-microbial surface disinfectant 

such as Glutaraldehyde, Chlorhexidine gluconate, and 70% Isopropyl alcohol. When 

applying the disinfectant to any component of the device, spray the disinfectant 

agent onto a piece of cloth and wipe over the 

external

 areas to be cleaned.

• Curing Times

Curing times will differ for different formulations of composite restorative 

materials. Follow the manufacturers instructions for recommended curing times.   

Always bench test new materials before use in-vivo.

• Disposal of battery pack

As a means of protecting the environment, the Radii-cal battery pack is fitted with 

a Lithium Ion battery pack. Dispose of battery pack in accordance with local legal 

regulations.

TROUbLe SHOOTing

problem 

causes  

Solution

• Charge light flashes  

Possible battery fault 

Replace battery 

   red  

 

• Handpiece blue LED  

Battery charged too   

Re-charge battery 

   flashes then goes off 

low 

 

 

• No lights appear on the  

1.

 Check terminals on the battery are clean   

   charger when the hand   and free of debris.

   piece is placed on  

2. 

Check power is getting to charger, turn

   the charger. 

power outlet on. The charge light LED should  

 

 

momentarily show red/green and the 5 blue  

 

 

radiometer LEDs should turn on/off.

  

3. 

Check the power outlet is turned on, if so use  

    

 

a different power outlet.

  

4. 

Check the plug pack is correctly connected to  

 

 

the charger.

  

5. 

Check that the hand piece is placed into the  

 

 

charger correctly.

  

6. 

If the problem still exists after checking 1, 2,  

 

 

3 and 4 above the charger may be faulty. Return  

 

 

the unit to the supplier for service.

 

When returning faulty units please make sure that all parts are returned together in 

the original packaging.

SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS

The safe operation of this unit depends on strictly following the operating 

instructions in this manual. The Manufacturer accepts no liability for any damage 

resulting from the use of this unit for any other purpose than the polimerization of 

dental composite materials.

- The equipment can not be exposed or immersed in water or wet locations. The 

equipment does not have protection against liquid penetration.

- Not appropriate to use the equipment in flammable mixtures.

 caUTiOn! 

 Irradiation of the eyes bears an inherent health risk. Hence,  

 

the light must not be directed towards the eyes. Exposure must be  

 

restricted to the area of the oral cavity in which clinical treatment is  

 

intended. Suitable blue-light filtering safety goggles should be used.  

 

The Radii-cal emits a high intensity light and intensive light exposure of  

 

soft tissues (gingiva, oral mucosa and skin) should be avoided as this  

 

exposure may cause damage or irritation.The emitted light should be  

 

placed directly above the material to be cured.   If applicable cover soft  

 

tissue areas.

 

Do not use the Radii-cal in patients or by users with:

 

•  heart pacemaker implants who have been advised to be  

 

 

cautious in regards to their exposure to small electrical devices.

 

•  a history of photo biological reactions (including individuals    

 

with urticaria solaris or erythropoietic protoporphyria) or who are  

 

currently on photo-sensitizing medication (including 8-methoxypsoralen  

 

or dimethylchlorotetracycline).

 

• a history of cataract surgery. These people may be particularly   

 

sensitive to the exposure to light and should be discouraged from Radii-cal 

 

treatment unless adequate safety measures, such as the use of    

 

protective goggles to remove blue light, are undertaken.

 

• a history of retinal disease. These people should seek advice from  

 

their ophthalmologist prior to operating the unit. In operating the Radii  

 

-cal unit, this group of individuals must take extreme care and comply  

 

with all safety precautions (including the use of suitable light-filtering  

 

safety goggles).

WARRANTY PERIOD

SDI Ltd., the Manufacturer, extends a two year warranty against defects in 

materials or workmanship to the original purchaser of this product.

The Manufacturer agrees to correct any defects which develop within the warranty 

period, either by repair or replacement, at its option.   This warranty is valid 

providing factory inspection indicates that any such defect developed during 

normal and proper use subject to the conditions below.

WARRANTY CONDITIONS - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

• 

please fill out the warranty card included in kit and send promptly  

 

back to SDI with proof of purchase. Failure to do so may void your  

 warranty.

• 

alternatively goto http://www.sdi.com.au/warranty to register your  

 warranty. 

a) Claims for damage in shipment should be filed promptly with the transportation 

company.

b) All shipments claimed defective can only be returned to the Manufacturer 

with the written consent of the Manufacturer. All returned products must be 

accompanied by a full description of discrepancy or malfunction.

c) Only SDI authorized service personnel are allowed to carry out repairs to the 

Radii-cal. Manufacturer shall be released from all obligations under this warranty 

if repairs or modifications are made by persons other than Manufacturer’s own or 

authorized service personnel.

d) Use only SDI parts exclusively to replace defective components. The product 

warranty does not cover any damage resulting from the use of third-party 

replacements parts.

e) Manufacturer shall be released from all obligations under this warranty 

in the event of improper installation; damage due to casualty; or obvious 

misuse including but not limited to damage from liquids and autoclaving.

f) Manufacturer shall in no event be liable for any consequential damages arising 

from the misuse of the product.

g) Only the above stated warranty shall be applicable, and all other warranties, 

expressed or implied, are hereby excluded.

All correspondence concerning the product should specify the model and serial 

number.  

TecHnicaL DaTa

Equipment powered internally.

Handpiece (battery, control section and standard LED attachment)

-       wavelength range:         

440 nm – 480 nm

-       peak wavelength range:     

460 nm

-      RAMP to full intensity:          

5 seconds

-       light intensity:              

1200 mW/cm

2

 

(peak)

-       duration of continuous use  

60 seconds

-      total continuous run time

      with fully charged battery:     

3 hours, 20 minutes 

-      dimensions:               

22mm diameter x 243mm long

-      weight:                 

 

144g /5.1 ounces

-      battery:                 

 

2 x 4.2V Lithium Ion – 1400 mAh

-  

battery powered internally.

Plug Pack

-      input voltage:               

90 – 264V – 50/60 Hz

-      output voltage:             

12V DC

-      output current:             

750 mA

-      dimensions:               

70mm high x 45mm wide x 50mm long

-      weight:                 

 

80g / 2.82 ounces        

Charger

-      time to charge battery:       

60 – 180 minutes

-      operating temperature:          

10ºC - 40ºC

-      total height with handpiece

      inserted:                    

255mm

-      dimensions:               

70mm wide x 40mm high x 130mm long

-      weight                 

 

84g / 3 ounces

According to classification IEC 60601-1

REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

Replacement parts and accessories which can be installed without special training 

or equipment, can also be obtained from your authorized SDI dealer.

 

 

   Re-order 

Code

Replacement lens caps (25 Pack)          

 

5600054

Barrier sleeves (1000 pack)              

 

5600055

Light shield (5 Pack)                    

 

5600056

Radii-cal Control Section 

 

 

5600106

Radii-cal 

Battery 

  5600105

Radii-cal Charger (includes plug pack)

 

- Australia/New Zealand 

 

5600110

 

- United Kingdom  

 

 

5600111

 

- North and South America / Asia 

 

5600112

 

Europe 

   5600113

 

China 

   5600114

LED 

Radiometer 

  5600028 

Date of issue of last revision : 07 - 2012

radii-cal

PAK41169 E

CAUTION
(refer to accompanying 
instructions)

Type B Applied Part

Class II Equipment

Transport and storage environment:  
Ambient temperature: 0˚C - 40˚C (32˚F - 104˚F)
Relative humidity: 10% - 85%
Atmospheric pressure: 0.5 atm - 1.0 atm (500 hPa to 1060 hPa)

Charger

Radiometer
indicators

Charge light

 
Lens cap

Control  section

On/off button

Handpiece

Battery pack

Radiometer

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Made in Australia by SDI Limited
Bayswater, Victoria 3153
Australia 1 800 337 003 
Austria 00800 022 55 734 
Brazil 0800 770 1735
France 00800 022 55 734
Germany 0800 100 5759
Ireland 01 886 9577
Italy 800 780625 
New Zealand 0800 734 034
Spain 00800 022 55 734
United Kingdom 00800 022 55 734

USA & Canada 1 800 228 5166
www.sdi.com.au

SDI Dental Limited
Block 8, St Johns Court
Swords Road, Santry
Dublin 9, Ireland
Tel +353 1 886 9577

Last Revised: 10 - 2012

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