Before using the instrument, be sure to read this manual thoroughly.Keep the manual where it is easily accessible.Operation Manual
7. Various Settings [SET Mode] ... 32 7.1 Settings for Measurement (Page: 1/
– 1 –1. OverviewThe Canon Full Auto Tonometer TX-F is an instrument for measuring intraocular pressure without making contact with examinee’s eye.Just
– 2 –2. Notes for Using the InstrumentBefore Use(1) Sudden heating of the room in cold ares will cause condensation to form on the pro-tective glass i
– 3 –3. Description3.1 Main Unit3.1.1 Examiner’s SideBrightness adjusterAdjusts brightness of monitor.Contrast adjusterAdjusts contrast of monitor.Mea
3.1 Main Unit– 4 –3.1.2 Examinee’s SideChin restPlace the examinee’s chin on this rest.NozzleSupplies air used for mea-surement. Must be always kept c
3.2 Connectors under the Main Unit– 5 –3.2 Connectors under the Main UnitGrounding terminalTerminal for grounding the instru-ment.RS232C ConnectorRS23
3.3 Operation Panel– 6 –3.3 Operation PanelRCLDISP./SET FIXATION LIMITERREADYCLEAR(DEMO)PUFFTIMESAUTO/MANU.CHIN REST3/1IN/EXA/MDISP./SET switchPress t
3.3 Operation Panel– 7 –RCLDISP./SET FIXATION LIMITERREADYCLEAR(DEMO)PUFFTIMESAUTO/MANU.CHIN REST3/1IN/EXA/MCLEAR (DEMO) switchThis switch has two fun
3.4 Display on Measurement Screen– 8 –3.4 Display on Measurement ScreenThe screen below is an example when FULL AUTO mode is selected.3.4.1 Before Mea
3.4 Display on Measurement Screen– 9 –3.4.2 After MeasurementWhen measurement has been done normallyLevel meterLevel meter is a mark that shows the le
PLEASE NOTE1. The user is responsible for the use and maintenance of the product. We suggest that a member of the user’s staff be designated as being
3.4 Display on Measurement Screen– 10 –When measurement error has occurredFULLAUTO(3)No. 000001mmHgSTD[ , , ]L[
3.5 Display on DISPLAY and SET Modes Screens– 11 –3.5 Display on DISPLAY and SET Modes Screens In DISPLAY and SET modes, a diagram showing the switche
– 12 –4. Measurement Modes4.1 Measurement ModesThere are three modes for performing measurement: FULL AUTO, AUTO and MANUAL.Measurement mode can be se
4.2 Relation between Settings and Measurement Operation– 13 –4.2 Relation between Settings and Measurement OperationThe measurement operation differs
4.2 Relation between Settings and Measurement Operation– 14 –MAN-UALFULL AUTOONON/OFFONAlignment and measurement are per-formed manually. Result is pr
– 15 –5. MeasurementWhen any operation has been interrupted for more than 3 minutes with the power turned ON, power-saving system of the TX-F operates
5.1 Preparation– 16 –Initial checks inside the instrument start automatically. When the checks are com-pleted, the measurement head will move and stop
5.1 Preparation– 17 –Adjust the height of the examinee’s eyeNOTE: Have the examinee remove contact lenses or spectacles, if he/she is wear-ing any.(1)
5.1 Preparation– 18 –Set the measurement head stop position(1) Check that “LIMITER OFF” is displayed on the monitor.Press the LIMITER switch if it is
5.1 Preparation– 19 –When the distance between the tip of the rubber cover on the nozzle unit and the eye becomes about 8 mm, press LIMITER switch.Mes
(1)Safety InformationRegulationsFor U.S.A.Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of an ophthalmologist or optometrist.This instr
5.2 FULL AUTO/AUTO Measurement– 20 –5.2 FULL AUTO/AUTO MeasurementIn FULL AUTO and AUTO modes, the examiner presses the START switch after display-ing
5.2 FULL AUTO/AUTO Measurement– 21 –Select the number of times of measurement in FULL AUTO modePress PUFF TIMES switch and select 1 or 3.The number of
5.2 FULL AUTO/AUTO Measurement– 22 –Start measurementTell the examinee that the mea-surement is going to be per-formed and ask the examinee to open hi
5.2 FULL AUTO/AUTO Measurement– 23 –[Cause 3] The pupil is obscured by eyelashes or eyelid.[Remedy 3] Instruct the examinee to keep his/her eye open
5.2 FULL AUTO/AUTO Measurement– 24 –The result immediately after the measurement is displayed on the left side of the brackets [].While the instrument
5.2 FULL AUTO/AUTO Measurement– 25 –Press R/L switch to measure the other eye. Alignment will be started automatically. Or, if the other eye already h
5.2 FULL AUTO/AUTO Measurement– 26 –The result is printed outFULL AUTO modeIf “PRINT” and “AUTO PRINT” are set to “ON” in SET mode, the result will be
5.3 MANUAL Measurement– 27 –5.3 MANUAL MeasurementSelect MANUAL mode when measurement cannot be performed automatically due to deformation of cornea,
5.3 MANUAL Measurement– 28 –Have the examinee look at the eye fixation lampHave the examinee look at the green internal eye fixation lamp.♦ If the exa
5.3 MANUAL Measurement– 29 –Perform focusingTurn the roller back and forth to position the bright dots vertically between the alignment guides.Measure
(2)Safety InformationGeneral Safety InformationFollow the safety instructions in this manual and all warnings and cautions printed on the warning labe
5.3 MANUAL Measurement– 30 –Repeat the measurement as many times as requiredNOTE: It is recommended that the measurements be repeated at least three t
– 31 –6. Measurements Stored in Memory [DISPLAY Mode]In DISPLAY mode, you can see the results (maximum of 10 data for each eye) of the mea-surements s
– 32 –7. Various Settings [SET Mode]Various settings concerning measurement, printing and data transfer can be performed in the SET mode.There are thr
7.1 Settings for Measurement (Page: 1/3)– 33 –7.1 Settings for Measurement (Page: 1/3)7.1.1 Basic OperationHow to Select the ItemTurn the roller to se
7.1 Settings for Measurement (Page: 1/3)– 34 –COUNT Choosing whether to display the serial number on the monitor and print it out with the result“ON”:
7.1 Settings for Measurement (Page: 1/3)– 35 –“JAN” - “DEC”: Month (When “YMD” is selected for “ORDER” below, month will be displayed in numbers “1” -
7.2 Settings for Printing and Transfer (Page: 2/3)– 36 –7.2 Settings for Printing and Transfer (Page: 2/3)7.2.1 Basic OperationHow to Select the ItemT
7.2 Settings for Printing and Transfer (Page: 2/3)– 37 –NOTE: Regardless of the setting, data in memory will be printed/transferred if the PRINT switc
7.2 Settings for Printing and Transfer (Page: 2/3)– 38 –AUTO PRINT Whether to automatically have the results of measuring both eyes printed out in FUL
7.3 Entering Message for Internal Printer (Page: 3/3)– 39 –7.3 Entering Message for Internal Printer (Page: 3/3)Enter a message to be printed out with
Safety Information(3)Installation OperationWARNINGDo not connect the instrument with anything other than specified.Otherwise, it may result in fire or
7.3 Entering Message for Internal Printer (Page: 3/3)– 40 –7.3.2 How to Enter the CharactersMove the position cursor to the required positionPress FIX
7.3 Entering Message for Internal Printer (Page: 3/3)– 41 –7.3.4 How to DeleteIn order to delete single character and shift all the characters on the
7.3 Entering Message for Internal Printer (Page: 3/3)– 42 –Select the line “CHAR CLEAR / LINE CLEAR / ALL CLEAR”Press PRINT switch.Select “LINE CLEAR”
– 43 –8. Daily Inspection and Maintenance8.1 InspectionIn order to ensure that the instrument is used safely and normally, please be sure to inspect t
8.1 Inspection– 44 –8.1.2 After Turning ON the PowerMain Unit(3) Check that the cover or parts are not damaged and not loose.Good/BadGood/BadGood/BadC
8.2 Before Calling a Service Person– 45 –8.2 Before Calling a Service PersonWhenever a problem occurs or message appears on the monitor, take the coun
8.2 Before Calling a Service Person– 46 –8.2.2 If Message Such as Following Appears on the MonitorIf message does not disappear even after taking the
8.2 Before Calling a Service Person– 47 –During automatic alignment[20] LEFT LIMITCHECK POSITION OF FACEThe measurement head has reached the mechanica
8.2 Before Calling a Service Person– 48 –During measurement[4] OVER ERRORTRY AGAINResult was over the measure-ment range (30mmHg/60mmHg).[When “30” is
8.2 Before Calling a Service Person– 49 –During measurement*Reliability has been determined to be low after multiple measure-ment data have been analy
(4)Safety InformationHandlingWARNINGDo not measure an eye of which cornea is frail due to corneal disease or due to it having undergone an operation.
8.2 Before Calling a Service Person– 50 –* xxx indicates a three-digit number.Error in the systemLOST BACKUP DATAProblem has occurred in the instrumen
8.3 Cleaning and Disinfection– 51 –8.3 Cleaning and Disinfection8.3.1 NozzleWhen dust is on or inside the nozzle, press CLEAR (DEMO) switch for more t
8.3 Cleaning and Disinfection– 52 –8.3.3 Forehead Rest8.3.4 Cover, Monitor and RollerClean the cover and monitor if they are dirty.Turn OFF the powerT
8.3 Cleaning and Disinfection– 53 –8.3.5 TrackballClean the trackball if it does not rotate smoothly.Remove the trackball coverTurn the trackball cove
8.3 Cleaning and Disinfection– 54 –Attach the coverReturn the trackball cover by align-ing the longer claw of the cover with the arrow indicated on th
8.4 Replacement– 55 –8.4 ReplacementPlease refer to “8.5 Expendable Parts List” for ordering chin rest paper and printing paper.8.4.1 Chin Rest PaperN
8.4 Replacement– 56 –8.4.2 Printing PaperReplace the roll of printing paper as soon as possible after the red line appears on the paper.Open the print
8.4 Replacement– 57 –Load the roll of paperLoad the roll of paper into the printer as illustrated.NOTE: Be sure to check that the direction of roll is
8.4 Replacement– 58 –The paper will automatically come outIf the power is ON, the end of paper will automatically come out from the slot in the front.
8.5 Expendable Parts List– 59 –8.5 Expendable Parts ListPlease contact Canon representative or distributor for purchasing the following parts:Name Ref
Safety Information(5)CAUTIONThis instrument uses a lithium battery, which may pollute the environment if the instrument is abandoned.Please contact Ca
– 60 –9. Installation9.1 InstallationNOTE: Do not install the instrument in a location with the conditions listed on page (2).Turn OFF the power switc
9.1 Installation– 61 –Connect the power supply cable to the instrumentHold the instrument firmly with your hand and securely connect the power supply
9.2 Precautions when Moving the Instrument– 62 –9.2 Precautions when Moving the InstrumentNOTE: When the instrument is going to be transported by auto
10. Service Information– 63 –10. Service InformationRepairIf problem cannot be solved even after taking the measures indicated in sections 8.1 and 8.2
– 64 –11. SpecificationsPurpose Measurement of intraocular pressure of human eyeType Non-contact typeMeasurable range 0 to 60 mmHg (0 to 30 mmHg / 25
11. Specifications– 65 –Display 5-inch monochrome monitorEnvironmental requirements Operation:Temperature: 10 to 40°CHumidity: 30 to 85%RHStorage and
– 66 –12. ComponentsTX-F main unit...1Power supply cable...
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(6)Safety InformationRating Label and Warning LabelThe TX-F has a rating label and a warning label on it. Contents of those and positions where they a
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