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D023-6E
December.2008(1/2)

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  • Page 1 D023-6E December.2008(1/2)

  • Page 2: Caution Symbol Used In This Manual

    Thank you for purchasing this Righton product. This instruction manual is written for users of the Righton “Auto Refract-keratometer Speedy-K.” To ensure correct usage read this manual carefully before operating the instrument. • It is prohibited to alter this manual in part or whole without expressed permission. •...

  • Page 3: Please Read This First For Your Safety

    Particularly in the case of little children, take care that patients do not put their fingers in the moving parts of this instrument. • Take care that the measuring head does not strike the patient’s nose. (When moving the measuring head toward the patient or toward the patient’s left or right eye.)
  • Page 4 CAUTION During Installation and Transportation Be absolutely sure to support the instrument as shown in the figure at left during transportation. Do not carry the instrument by the forehead rest, measuring head or joystick lever. • Recommended operational conditions are an air pressure of 800 to 1060 hPa, a temperature of approximately 10C to 35C, and a relative humidity of 30 to 70%.

  • Page 5: Equipment Supplied

    • If there is any dust on the power plug blades or the surface they connect to, pull out the power plug and remove the dust. The dust or grime can make the power plug and AC power outlet to be out of contact and may result in fire. •...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents ■ Caution Symbol Used in this Manual ..................1 ■ Symbols on the Instrument’s Cover and Nameplate ............. 1 ■ Please Read This First For Your Safety .................. 2 ■ Equipment Supplied ........................4 Nomenclature ......................... 6 Preparation ..........................8 Setting Up the Speedy-K ....................

  • Page 7: Nomenclature

    Input power cord socket measurement mode. Plug the power cord into Joystick lever this socket. Used for right/left and forward/ Power switch backward positioning during measurement. Power is ON when “ ” side is pressed and OFF when Printer cover “...
  • Page 8 1. Nomenclature Model eye mounting holes Insert the model eye’s pins into these holes. Forehead rest The patient’s forehead rests against these pads. Measuring window Height mark Show the target in this window to the patient. Chin rest Place the patient’s chin here. Height guide ring Chin rest paper can also be Adjust the height of the...

  • Page 9: Preparation

    Preparation 2 - 1 Setting Up the Speedy-K 1 Place the unit on a stable table (such as a power table). 2 Remove the two transport securing screws using the Philips screwdriver. Cover the screw holes with the caps provided. Store the two securing screws in the storage compartment to the left of the printer.
  • Page 10 2. Preparation ■ Using the handy clamp screw When setting the instrument on the adjustable table (such as the double table), clamp the right, left, fore and backward movement of the sliding seat by screwing in the handy clamp screw.

  • Page 11: Measuring The Model Eye

    2 - 2 Measuring the Model Eye 1 Insert the model eye’s two pins into the model eye mounting holes in the forehead rest part. 2 Check the VD value on the TV monitor. (120V: 13.75, 230V: 12.0) 3 Using the joystick lever, align the target with the model eye. (For details on the measurement method, refer to P.12 to 27.) 4 Compare the measured values for the model eye with the values (SPH, CYL and R) listed on the label attached to the model eye and check that the difference in values all fall within the following...

  • Page 12: Checking Settings

    2. Preparation 2 - 3 Checking Settings Factory settings are as follows. For details on the meaning of settings or on how to change settings, refer to “5 Making Various Settings (Setup)” (P.29 to 42). Measurement mode setting AUTO Fixation chart brightness setting Patient No.

  • Page 13: Measurement Method

    Measurement mode Fixation chart brightness   Auto measurement mode R 00001 VD 12.0 / PD64   Continuous measurement mode Left/right eye display S – 12.00 C – 6.00 A180   Manual measurement mode   Quick measurement mode Mark indicating measuring underway Spherical power  ...

  • Page 14: Description Of Test To Patient Before Measuring

    3. Measurement Method Description of Test to Patient Before Measuring Most patients will be rather nervous, so try to put them at ease. Briefly explain the unit’s operation and purpose to the patient. • “This machine determines the power of the spectacle lenses you should use.” •...
  • Page 15 AUTO PRINT is ON, a printout is Auto print made, when measurements for the Auto print (Only when AUTO (Only when AUTO left and right eyes are completed. PRINT is ON) PRINT is ON) Continuous measurement mode Auto start Auto start...

  • Page 16: Auto Measurement Mode

    For vertical direction: Align the head height mark with the height guide ring located on the chin rest bar. Turn: Moves vertically. Tilt to left/right: Moves to left/right. Tilt to back/forth: Moves to back/forth. For lateral direction: Align the edge of the sliding...
  • Page 17 R 00001 VD 12.0 / PD CAUTION Be careful not to bump the measuring head against the patient’s nose when moving the unit left or right. (It is safe to move the unit left or right after first pulling it forward.)
  • Page 18 C – 0.62 A159 11 Move the unit left or right and perform steps 6 through 10 for measuring the other eye. If the AUTO PRINT setting is ON, the unit will automatically print out the measurement results once the measurement is finished.

  • Page 19: Continuous Measurement Mode

    3 - 2 Continuous Measurement Mode A-C-M 1 Press and set the measurement mode to QUICK 2 Press R–K /1 and select the R–K mode. 3 Measure the patient’s eyes using the same steps 3 through 10 as given in “3-1 Auto Measurement Mode”.

  • Page 20: Manual Measurement Mode

    3. Measurement Method 3 - 3 Manual Measurement Mode A-C-M 1 Press and set the measurement mode to QUICK 2 Press R–K /1 and select the R–K mode. 3 Position the measuring head versus the patient’s eye using the same steps 3 through 8 as given in “3-1.

  • Page 21: Quick Measurement Mode

    3 - 4 Quick Measurement Mode Quick Measurement Mode with shortened refraction measurement times is useful such as when measurement is difficult due to quick motion of the eye in the case of an infant or nystagmus. Although the refraction measurement time in this mode is reduced to about half of the usual time, fluctuations in measured values may increase greatly.

  • Page 22: Printing

    3. Measurement Method 3 - 5 Printing 1 In Auto Measurement Mode, if the AUTO PRINT setting is set to ON, measurement results are printed automatically after measurements are completed. In Continuous or Manual Measurement Mode, or when the AUTO PRINT setting is set to OFF, press key to obtain a printout.
  • Page 23 - 1.00 - 2.50 - 1.12 Representative - 2.50 - 1.00 refraction ✽ Right eye refraction confidence value - 2.50 - 1.00 values (S + C / 2 = - 3.00) Spherical equivalent for right eye (right eye) - 1.87 - 0.87...
  • Page 24 3. Measurement Method 3 Press the key again if after printing you want to re-print (or resend) the data or if you want PRINT to make an eye print. The following screen will appear. PUSH JOYSTICK TO EXIT PRINT SEND PRINT/SEND EYE–PRINT •...

  • Page 25: Miscellaneous

    4 After printing, the following screen will appear if the RV IR ID setting (infrared transmission setting when there is more than one Auto Optester) is “SELECT”. (→ P.39) Select the ID number of the Righton Auto Optester “Remote Vision” you want to send the data. PRESS UNIT No.
  • Page 26 R 00001 VD 12.0 / PD keratometry measuring lights will appear on the patient’s cornea and can be seen on the TV monitor. (The diagram on the right depicts RKP Mode.) If these keratometry measuring lights cannot be seen, can only be partially seen, or appear hazy, the measuring light is being blocked.
  • Page 27 ■ Error Messages The following table summarizes possible causes on the right when an error message appears on the screen. Methods of dealing with problems are given below the table. Error message Cause AL ERR The optical axis of the unit is not aligned with the optical axis of the patient’s eye.
  • Page 28 ■ Refraction Confidence Values A confidence value indicates how widely measured results vary. It is only displayed when measure- ments are made three or more times and is printed at the right of printed results. For a sample printout, please see P.22.

  • Page 29: Retro Mode

    Retro Mode Retro Mode allows you to observe the inside of a pupil more easily and to more readily understand measurement status when the measured values vary or when the confidence value is low. 1 Press the key on the Measurement Mode screen. RETRO/2 The unit will enter Retro Mode.

  • Page 30: Making Various Settings (Setup)

    Making Various Settings (Setup) The following settings can be made for this unit. START No. R–K ORDER : 12345 : RK R 00 / L 00 : RKP : KP KEEP R–K : ON R 00 / L 00 R 00001 VD 12.0 / PD 0123 4567...
  • Page 31 5 - 1 Measurement Mode Screen R 00 / L 00 R 00 / L 00 R 00001 VD 12.0 / PD "Select R–K mode", "Enter retro mode", "Change fixation chart brightness", and "Change VD value" operations are performed on this screen. : Selects the R–K mode.
  • Page 32 5. Making Various Settings (Setup) Item Setting Description START NO. Pressing when the cursor is at this item position will bring up the "Patient No. Input Screen". PRINT Pressing when the cursor is at this item position will bring up the "PRINT Setup Screen".
  • Page 33 A-C-M Press : Inputs the number "7" in the underlined field. QUICK 0123 4567 R–K /1 ............ Moves the underline to the right ⇒ ........Goes to "0123" input screen   START No. RETRO/2 : 00001 Press the corresponding function key to enter 0, 1, 2 or 3.
  • Page 34 5. Making Various Settings (Setup) 5 - 4 Print Setup Screen Pressing when the cursor is at the "PRINT" item position on the "SETUP Screen" will bring up the "PRINT Setup Screen". This screen is used to select print settings. Select setting contents by A-C-M moving the cursor to the item you want to set and pressing the key.
  • Page 35 5 - 5 R–K ORDER Screen Pressing when the cursor is at the "R–K ORDER" position on the "SETUP Screen" will bring up the "R–K ORDER Screen". This screen is used for the R–K Mode Setting. What is the R–K Mode Setting? The unit switches to another R–K mode when the R–K /1 key is pressed while on the measurement...
  • Page 36 5. Making Various Settings (Setup) ■ Example: To set the R–K Mode Setting to RK → R → K → KP . R–K ORDER : RK : KP : --- KEEP R–K : ON SELECT EXIT Move the cursor to 1 using R–K /1 and/or RETRO/2...
  • Page 37 5 - 6 Memory Output Screen Pressing on the "SETUP screen" when the cursor is at "MEMORY" will bring up the "memory output screen". From this screen, it is possible to print, delete or send via RS-232C all past measured value data (for up to 100 patients) stored by the unit.
  • Page 38 5. Making Various Settings (Setup) 5 - 7 Ref Setting Screen Pressing when the cursor is at the "REF SETTING" item position on the "SETUP Screen" will bring up the "REF SETTING Screen". This screen is used to make refraction measurement settings. Move the cursor to the item you want to set and select settings using the key.
  • Page 39 5 - 8 Kerato Setting Screen Pressing when the cursor is at the "KERATO SETTING" item position on the "SETUP Screen" will bring up the "KERATO SETTING Screen". This screen is used to make keratometry measurement settings. Move the cursor to the item you want to set and select settings using the key.
  • Page 40 5. Making Various Settings (Setup) Item Setting Description Available Selections CLOCK Pressing when the cursor is at this ——— item position will bring up the "time and date setting screen". (→ P.41) SOUND Turns the sound ON/OFF. ON → OFF → ON... KEEP QUICK ON →...
  • Page 41 Available Settings for WORD RIGHT LEFT AXIS EG (ENGLISH) S SPH C CYL A AX DN (DANISH) S SPH C CYL A AX DU (DUTCH) S SPH C CYL A AS FR (FRENCH) S SPH C CYL A AXS GR (GERMAN)
  • Page 42 5. Making Various Settings (Setup) 5 - 10 Time and Date Setting Screen Pressing on the "OTHER SETTING screen" when the cursor is at "CLOCK" will bring up the "time and date setting screen". From this screen, the time, date, time display format, and date display format can be set.
  • Page 43 5. Making Various Settings (Setup) 5 - 11 EDIT MESSAGE Screen Pressing on the "OTHER SETTING screen" when the cursor is at "EDIT MESSAGE" will bring up the "EDIT MESSAGE screen". From this screen, messages up to 24 characters by 2 lines (48 total characters) can be input. Pressing the key will store the message and return to the "OTHER SETTING screen".

  • Page 44: Connecting To External Devices

    Connecting to External Devices ■ RS-232C Interface Connector The power supply includes a connector for connecting to external devices. This connector is for interfaces which conform to the EIA RS-232C standard. It is possible to send measured results to external devices such as a Righton or Nikon Auto Optester or commercially available PC via this connector.

  • Page 45: Maintenance

    Maintenance 7 - 1 Checking Measurement Accuracy Before using this unit check its measurement accuracy using the model eye provided. For details on how to measure using the model eye and checking accuracy, refer to "2. Preparation". 7 - 2 Replacing a Printer Paper Roll When printer paper is about to run out, a red line will appear on the paper.

  • Page 46: Changing The Fuses

    7. Maintenance 7 - 3 Changing the Fuses CAUTION Always turn the power switch OFF and unplug the power cord from the outlet before inspecting or changing fuses. Use the following type of fuse for both fuses. Do not use any other type of fuse. Spare fuses may be ordered from your nearest Righton representative.

  • Page 47: Cleaning The Chin And Forehead Rests

    7. Maintenance 7 - 4 Cleaning the Chin and Forehead Rests Be sure to clean the chin and forehead rests periodically. Wipe these surfaces with a soft cloth or tissue paper moistened with lens cleaning liquid or absolute alcohol (commercially available). 7 - 5 Cleaning the Measurement Window The measurement window is dust-resistant glass.

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting ■ Check the following items before requesting repairs. Symptom Check Point Cause and Solution Is the input power cord connected Securely connect the input power POWER lamp does securely? cord. not light even though Are the fuses blown? If the fuses are blown, replace them. power is on.

  • Page 49: Specifications

    Specifications 9 - 1 Measurements • Refraction Measurements Measurement range: S+C: -18 to +23 Dp (measurement range for a VD value of 12) 0 to -12 Dp or 0 to +12Dp AX: 1 to 180˚ Minimum unit: S, C: Auto/0.25D/0.12D (switchable) AX: 1˚...
  • Page 50 0, 12, 13.5, 13.75, 15, 16 mm PD measurement: Up to 83 mm (depending on the sliding seat distance between left and right eyes) Unit of measurement: 1 mm Left-right eye distinction: Distinguished by measurement position versus the center of the sliding seat. • Measurement Accuracy Spherical and cylindrical power: ±0.25 D or less for 0 to ±10 D...

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