PULSAR Minimal Stress
Installation and operating Manual
OPTIKON 2000
Cod. 111001EN
2012-02-16 Rev.J
10-4
Control Console
Gas leaks from panel connector when
connecting vitrectomy handpiece.
a) Female Luer connector not properly engaged.
Ensure that connector is fully engaged by gently
twist locking it.
b) Damaged connector. Replace it.
Audible gas leaks from the console.
Tube fittings or valve or solenoid valve needs
servicing. Contact nearest sales/service office.
Console malfunctions.
Console malfunctions. Return console to supplier or
contact nearest sales/service office.
Phacoemulsification
Check the tip.
“CHECK TIP”
a) Loose titanium tip. Screw the tip properly into the
handpiece by using ring spanner.
b) Damaged titanium tip. Inspect the tip and replace
if necessary.
c) Damaged U/S handpiece. Replace it.
Poor U/S power.
a) Insufficient U/S power preset. Increase U/S power
preset.
b) Footswitch not fully depressed. Depress the
footswitch to max travel.
c) Defective titanium tip. Replace it.
d) Weak handpiece. Piezoceramics normally
deteriorate with use and sterilization cycles. Send
handpiece to the OPTIKON 2000 S.P.A. Service
centre.
e) Aspiration level is too low. An insufficient
aspiration level may not hold the nucleus
fragments properly during emulsification. Increase
the vacuum level while taking care to maintain a
proper fluidic balance.
Weak handpiece.
“WEAK HANDPIECE”
The handpiece is weak and cannot deliver more than
50 µm. Give the handpiece to an OPTIKON 2000
authorized service centre to repair.
Footswitch
Footswitch does not energise the active
equipment section.
a) The PULSAR unit is off. Switch the unit on.
b) Footswitch is not connected. Connect it.
