THERALASE TLC-2000 Series Operation Manual Download Page 19

TLC-

2000 

THERAPEUTIC MEDICAL LASER 

Document: 600-0013 

 

 

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Caution:  Use only the TLC-

2003 

Power Supply for the Theralase™ system.

4. Power Supply Input:  Input for black DC adapter cord from the TLC-2003 Power Supply. When the DC adapter

is connected the TLC-2000 Power Pack may be operated directly from an AC wall outlet.

5.

Probe Power Ports: Power supply ports for up to four (4) TLC-2001 Laser Probes.

6.

Power IN LED: This LED is illuminated only when the external power supply is connected and the key switch is in

the ON position, the Remote Interlock Connector is installed and the Emergency Stop is not activated.

7.

Power OUT LED: This LED is illuminated only when both of the internal power supply voltages to the probes are

good.

Note: 

The TLC-

2001

 Laser Probes will not function if this LED is OFF. 

The Laser Probe (TLC-

2001)

 

The Theralase™ TLC-

2001

 Laser Probe is shown below. A feature of the Laser Probe is the use of a heatsink to keep the 

probe cool during use. There are  different strap sizes provided with the Laser Probes to facilitate holding the probe on 

different aspects of the knee. 

Note:  Pressing the black pushbutton on the side of the TLC-2001 Laser Probe will activate the laser diodes. 

Pressing the button again will pause laser operation until re-commenced with the same button. After 

completion of a treatment, the pushbutton can be used to repeat the treatment. ARM LED must be 

illuminated to commence laser operation. 

Figure 14. A detailed look at the Laser Probe (TLC-2001). 

1. Display: A 2.4” Liquid Crystal Display (“LCD”) is used to display the status of the Laser Probe

(armed/running/paused), laser operation (on/off), BlueTooth® quality, treatment time, number of points treated,

and Laser Probe error messages.

2. Display Window: The display window is made from optically transparent acrylic plastic and can be cleaned with

isopropyl alcohol. Refer to “Guideline for Disinfection and Sterilization in Healthcare Facilities”, 2008, Centers for

Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for more details.

3. Power On/Off Switch: Slide this switch forward to turn on the Laser Probe. Slide the switch back to turn off the

Laser Probe.

Summary of Contents for TLC-2000 Series

Page 1: ......

Page 2: ...ications in the use of Laser Therapy 18 Cautions in the use of Laser Therapy 18 3 START UP INFORMATION 21 The Power Pack TLC 2002 21 The Laser Probe TLC 2001 22 The Computer Tablet TLC 2004 24 Set Up...

Page 3: ...Safety and safe use of the product are indicated both visually by the use of labels as well as equipment features These will be detailed below NOTE It is important to be well aware of all these safet...

Page 4: ...and reliability of the protective earth connection Includes an F TYPE APPLIEDPART Laser Radiation Warning Label VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM 905nm LASER PULSE DURATION...

Page 5: ...lock Connector is a connector that may be removed for disconnecting the main power 4 Laser Probe The Laser Probes are the applied parts of the system The Probe cannot operate the laserdiodes unless a...

Page 6: ...and can be ordered Part TLC 901 directly from Theralase Inc The laser eyewear is for diffuse viewing of laser light only The Theralase TLC 2000 laser output is athermic Laser diode package cases may...

Page 7: ...from water intrusion and should never be used wet or in the accompaniment of water If the laser system becomes wet or immersed in water thoroughly dry the laser system and allow 48 to 72 hours in a w...

Page 8: ...symptoms The TLC 2000 therapeutic laser system is not promoted as a cure for any patient ailments The information contained in this manual is for reference only and does not preclude the practitioner...

Page 9: ...ower Pack only supplies power to the Laser Probe s The Laser Probes are controlled by Theralase software resident on the Tablet Under software control the Laser Probes operate in a patient treatment m...

Page 10: ...ariable Total Number of Visible Lasers 4 Total Visible Laser Power 400 mW COMPLIANCES North America CAN CSA C22 2 NO 60601 1 08 CAN CSA C22 2 NO 606001 2 10 14 CAN CSA C22 2 NO 606001 2 22 08 ANSI AAM...

Page 11: ...e unit has an emergency STOP button red button with white arrows The front of the unit has a key switch for switching the unit off and prohibiting the unit from unauthorized use an interlock switch an...

Page 12: ...age range is 100VAC to 240VAC 47 to 63 Hz meaning that it can be safely used anywhere in the world The TLC 2003 power supply is able to power the TLC 2002 Power Pack Figure 6 TLC 2003 Power Supply and...

Page 13: ...en the time setting is displayed will the start pushbutton have any effect The black pushbutton may be operated once to turn on the laser diodes for the time setting displayed on the Laser Probe The o...

Page 14: ...Assembly illustrating the key Note that the key is located at the 6 o clock position The cable plug assembly must be properly aligned with the receptacle assembly and then inserted until the latches e...

Page 15: ...ng laser therapy treatment Figure 11 Theralase supplied Laser SafetyEyewear Optical Density O D is the scientific term to describe a material s ability to block light of a certain wavelength It isa lo...

Page 16: ...0 mW average power and 905 nm 200 mW average power laser diodes Therefore using the Theralase approved laser glasses may result in the following levels of light being transmitted to the eye assuming o...

Page 17: ...allow 2 weeks as a wash out period prior to laser treatment If a wash out period is not possible reduce the laser power to 1 2 of the recommended power indicated and increase with each treatment as th...

Page 18: ...and pull the Remote Interlock Connector straight out Main power is now disabled and no action will restore it until the Remote Interlock Connector is replaced To replace insert straight into the match...

Page 19: ...e There are different strap sizes provided with the Laser Probes to facilitate holding the probe on different aspects of theknee Note Pressing the black pushbutton on the side of the TLC 2001 Laser Pr...

Page 20: ...output window is an optically transparent acrylic plastic mounted to a ring The window is removable by turning the ring left until it stops and lifting the ring straight off the probe The window is co...

Page 21: ...d that the system be configured for new passwords and user names Refer to the section Setting Username and Passwords in the Administrator Menu section for thisprocedure The Computer Tablet is shipped...

Page 22: ...LC 2004 2 Tablet power supply and cable 3 Power Supply TLC 2003 4 Medical AC power cable 5 Power Pack TLC 2002 6 Laser Probe s 1 to 4 TLC 2001 7 Probe cable s 1 to 4 8 Safety Eyewear Figure 16 TLC 200...

Page 23: ...source Thepower supply is universal and will need a plug adaptor for 240 VAC 6 Open the Computer Tablet and turn it on Then log into the operating system with the supplied username and password 7 Sele...

Page 24: ...Black Start pushbutton once on the Laser Probe This will determine an optimal protocol for the particular patient s physical profile 2 Having already completed a measurement select the Treatment Mode...

Page 25: ...obe or the Start button directly on the software itself Stop Procedure The Laser Probe may be turned off during operation by any of the following means 1 Slide the switch on the Laser Probe to the OFF...

Page 26: ...to create a custom protocol Enter the power level for 905nm and 660nm treatment duration protocol name and body region to be treated Advanced Treatment Customized Treatment Options Basic Treatment Pr...

Page 27: ...s used to configure Probes to the TLC 2000 software via BlueTooth System Operation in Detail Common Operations Turning the Computer Tablet ON Turn on the tablet by pressing and holding the power on bu...

Page 28: ...sktop with the Theralase TLC 2000 application icon Launching the TLC 2000software Tolaunch the Theralase application double touch the icon and the application Sign In window willappear Enter the usern...

Page 29: ...he To Diagnoses button to proceed to the Patient Treatment Diagnoseswindow For existing diagnoses select the diagnosis to be treated and select the Start New Treatment button For a new diagnosis selec...

Page 30: ...he Treatment Mode The Laser Probe will Beep and go into the ARMED state Place the Laser Probe on the area of the patient to be treated Start the treatment by pressing the Start button on the software...

Page 31: ...ient drop down menu Hit the save button You will see your new custom protocol appear on the right hand side of the screen To create a new custom protocol simply hit the plus button again To delete a c...

Page 32: ...for one or two users Save the data To remove a user highlight the name from the list and touch the trash canicon To Adjust Probe Volume Select the Probes Tab You can adjust the volume of the probe s...

Page 33: ...acks or chips in the glass Avisible chip in the glass a crack in the glass or a missing glass mandates replacement of the laser diode Contact Theralase immediately for replacement of the defective dam...

Page 34: ...of delivery This warranty includes all parts and labour used in the repair of the TLC 2000 laser system for the term of five 5 years This warranty is considered null and void if the laser system has...

Page 35: ...s used in such anenvironment Emissions test Compliance Electromagnetic environment guidance RF emissions CISPR 11 Group 1 The TLC 2000 uses RF energy only as a bi product of its internal function Ther...

Page 36: ...rt interruptions and voltage variations on power supply input lines IEC 61000 4 11 5 95 dip in for 0 5 cycles 40 60 dip in for 5 cycles 70 30 dip in for 25 cycles 5 95 dip in for 5 s 5 95 dip in for 0...

Page 37: ...d RF transmitters as determined by an electromagnetic sitesurveya should be less than the compliance level in each frequency rangeb Interference may occur in the vicinityof equipment marked with the f...

Page 38: ...put power of transmitter W Separation distance according to frequency of transmitter m 150 kHz to 80 MHz 80 M kHz to 800 MHz 800 MHz to 2 5 GHz 0 01 0 12 0 12 0 23 0 1 0 37 0 37 0 74 1 1 2 1 2 2 3 10...

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