Ametek Reichert XCEL 255 User Manual

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15120-101 Rev. D
Operation
Turn on the power using the On/Off switch located 1.
on the front of the power supply. Brightness can
be adjusted by rotating the illumination level knob.
Note: The maximum position is for intermittent use
only. Continuous use will shorten lamp life.
Insert the Focusing Rod in the pivot post of the 2.
instrument body to make rough PD and focus
adjustments.
Positionthelightontotheatsurfaceofthe3.
Focusing Rod and adjust the pupillary distance
and focus of the eyepieces to suit the needs of the
operator. Refer to Figure IN-1.
Using the Slit Width Knobs, adjust the projected 4.
slit so that the thinnest slit is shown on the
Focusing Rod. Refer to Figures IN-1 and IN-4.
Note: The thinnest line will allow for greater accuracy.
Remove the Focusing Rod.5.
To position a patient, adjust the chinrest height 6.
by turning the Chinrest Elevation Handle on the
post of the Chin Rest Assembly until the patient’s
canthus is in line with the Canthus Mark on the
chin rest post. Refer to Figure IN-2.
Microscope elevation is adjusted by rotating the 7.
Joystick and observing the slit image through the
Microscope Assembly until the slit is centered on
the patient's cornea. Refer to Figure IN-3.
MovetheslitlampwiththeJoystickheldrmly8.
and slightly angled toward the patient, until the slit
appears sharply on the cornea.
Note: The accuracy of this rough adjustment should
becheckedbythenakedeye.Thene
adjustment is performed while observing the
slit through the microscope.
Tilt the Joystick, which is now held lightly at its 9.
upper end, until the slit appears sharply at the
depth of the eye which is to be observed.
Thehorizontalmotionofthebasecanbelocked10.
by tightening the Base Locking Screw. Refer to
Figure IN-3.
Note: Lock the base whenever the lamp is not in use.
The slit width can be adjusted by rotating the 11.
Slit Width/Rotation Knob on either side of the
instrument. Refer to Figure IN-4.
Figure IN-1 Focus on Slit
Projected
Slit
Figure IN-2 Adjust Patient Height
Chinrest
Elevation
Handle
Canthus
Mark
Figure IN-3 Adjust Height
Adjust Lamp
Height
Lock
Base
Figure IN-4 Adjust Slit Width
Slit
Width/Rotation
Knob
Instructions for Use

Ametek Reichert XCEL 255 Specifications

General

Brand	Ametek
Model	Reichert XCEL 255
Category	Laboratory Equipment
Language	English