PULSAR Minimal Stress
Installation and operating Manual
OPTIKON 2000
Cod. 111001EN
2012-02-16 Rev.J
8-8
key <E> for the ultrasound power <POWER CONTROL>. To return to the
standard U/S mode once the parameters have been set, you simply need to
press the <DONE> key.
16)
To reset the timer, touch the <A> key corresponding to the <TIMER RESET> field
.
17)
Excessive diathermy for the level of power selected could indicate a fault. In
this case, stop using the system at once.
The message “Plug Handpiece” displayed on the screen indicates that the phaco
handpiece is not connected or it is not recognized.
The message “Please Prime” indicates that priming procedure is required.
The touch of the Prime soft key activates the priming procedure; the I/A lines are
tested for correct installation, for proper functioning and completely filled with
BSS solution.
I/A priming procedure can be skipped in some special circumstances, i.e. when it is
necessary to replace the ultrasound handpiece or tip after a successful priming. To
skip the I/A priming procedure, depress the system footswitch beyond position #3:
a pop-up window will ask you to confirm if you want really to skip the Priming.
A preliminary simple test named Tuning is required whenever a phaco handpiece is
plugged in.
Tuning ensures that the handpiece has suitable response for the equipment.
Tuning is executed automatically executed by the equipment at the end of the
priming procedure.
CAUTION
Don't try to tune the tip in air as tip damage may result.
Also, tuning is automatically accomplished at the first footswitch depression.
If the tuning procedure fails, the message “Please Check Tip” appears for 4 seconds
and the user is required to prime once again.
