6 Operation
Instruction Manual Pentacam® / Pentacam HR® (G/70700/0109/en)
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An analysis of the anterior chamber provides the basis for calculating the chamber angle,
chamber volume and chamber depth.
A rotatable 3D model displays the front and rear surfaces of the cornea, the iris and the
lens. Densitometry of the lens automatically produces quantified values.
The Scheimpflug images created during an examination are digitalised in the measuring
head and transmitted to the PC.
Colour images displayed on the screen show the results of the measurement.
A quality specification (QS) lets you gauge the quality of the measurement taken.
Attention
OCULUS Optikgeräte GmbH shall not be liable in any form for further use of the data
recorded by a Pentacam and for the evaluations it has calculated.
6
Operation
6.1
First-time operation
Attention
Before you use the device for the first time, the OCULUS Pentacam examination area must
be installed and connected by our service personnel or an authorised specialist.
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Wait approx. 3-4 hours after transport before operating the Pentacam. If the
Pentacam was stored in a cold room or vehicle during the cold time of the year, a
significant change in temperature may cause condensation to appear on optical
parts in the Pentacam.
6.2
Daily operation
If you move the Pentacam to another location, you must position it so that direct light
cannot influence measurements. As a rule you must ensure that any examination is con-
ducted without interference from reflections. For this reason you should operate the
Pentacam in a dark room.
As it is an optical device, the Pentacam demands careful handling. Avoid jolting, blows,
contamination or high temperatures.
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The first step is to switch on the PC or laptop.
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Then switch on the Pentacam at the power supply (position ON). The LED on the
switch lights up in green.
