Operating Basics
Connecting a Delivery Device
After
choosing
a
delivery
device
for
treatment,
insert
the
fiber
‐
optic
into
the
fiber
port.
Make
sure
the
connection
is
secure;
however,
do
not
over
‐
tighten
the
nut.
If
a
Slit
Lamp
Adapter
(SLA)
or
Operating
Microscope
Adapter
(OMA)
is
used,
connect
the
SmartKey
from
the
device
into
the
receptacle
on
the
front
panel
of
the
SL/SLx.
Refer
to
the
delivery
device
operator
manual
for
additional
instructions.
NOTE:
Always
check
the
integrity
of
the
attached
delivery
device
by
looking
for
the
presence
of
the
aiming
beam.
If
the
aiming
beam
is
not
present
while
the
SL/SLx
is
set
to
Treat,
this
may
indicate
a
problem
with
the
fiber
optic.
If
you
are
in
doubt
as
to
the
integrity
of
the
fiber
optic,
measure
the
treatment
laser
with
a
power
meter.
CAUTION:
Do
not
twist,
bend
or
tightly
coil
the
delivery
device
fiber
optic.
Do
not
bend
the
fiber
optic
in
loops
smaller
than
6
inches
in
diameter.
Loosely
drape
or
coil
excess
length
on
a
flat
surface.
Keep
the
fiber
‐
optic
cable
away
from
locations
where
it
may
be
stepped
on.
Do
not
touch
the
end
of
the
fiber
optic
as
dirt
or
contaminants
on
these
surfaces
may
affect
optical
transmission
.
Always
cap
the
end
of
the
delivery
device
when
not
attached
to
the
SL/SLx.
Turning On the SL/SLx
Place
the
key
into
the
key
switch
and
turn
clockwise
to
the
on
position.
The
SL/SLx
will
perform
a
self
‐
test
and
warm
‐
up
for
several
seconds.
During
the
self
‐
test,
the
SL/SLx
checks
for
proper
component
connections
and
any
inconsistencies
with
the
internal
safety
system.
Following
a
successful
startup
sequence,
the
yellow
Standby
light
will
illuminate
and
the
system
will
enter
the
CW
‐
Pulse
operating
mode.
The
attached
delivery
device
and
spot
size,
if
applicable,
are
also
displayed.
OcuLight SL/SLx Operator Manual
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