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Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Inspecting and Cleaning the System
Inspect and clean the MViQ system before and after each use. If using the
system in a dirty environment, clean the components more frequently as
needed.
If images are distorted or blurred within normal range, and if the optical tip is
securely threaded, the most likely problem is dirty optical surfaces. For best
image quality, clean the optical tip and camera head frequently.
If you discover conditions that require evaluation or repair, return the system
to Waygate Technologies. Early repair of minor conditions can prevent much
more costly repair.
Caution
: Do not immerse or soak the handset or the probe power plug.
Inspecting and Cleaning an Optical Tip
1
– Check the optical tip for damage or contamination.
2
– Clean all external parts of the optical tip. Use glass cleaner or 70%
alcohol-to-water solution and a pointed cotton swab.
3
– Clean only the internal threads of the optical tip. The internal(proximal)
optical lens should only be cleaned, under magnification, when
troubleshooting an OTA that provides poor focus.
Caution
: The internal optical lens is surrounded by an O-ring. Use care
not to dislodge the O-ring. Washed-out images may be an indication of a
dislodged or missing O-ring.
Caution
: Use ONLY the micro-swabs from the XA-CLEANKIT to clean
the inside of 3D phase measurement OTAs' proximal body or damage to
the tip may occur.
Inspecting and Cleaning a Probe
1
– Check the probe for damage or contamination. Look for excessive wear
in the bending neck, loose strands of the braided weave, or separation of
the bonding joints.
2
– Clean the probe tip, including the lens on the camera head. Use glass
cleaner or 70% alcohol-to-water solution and a pointed cotton swab.
3
– Clean the rest of the probe,
including insertion tube and fiberoptic
connector. Use a soft cloth dampened
with glass cleaner or 70% alcohol-to-
water solution.
Inspecting and Cleaning the Handset
1
– Disconnect the power cord from the power source.
2
– Check for damage or contamination, including any bent pins or
damaged gaskets on the electrical connectors.
3
– Use a soft cloth dampened with glass cleaner or 70% alcohol-to-water
solution to clean all parts of the handset, except the electrical connector.
Use great care when cleaning the electrical contact pins of the connector.
Carefully clean the contact pins with glass cleaner or 70% alcohol-to-water
solution using a cotton swab. Low-pressure compressed air may be used
to dry or remove debris from the electrical connector.
