Slit Lamp Microscope Kowa SL-15 Instruction Manual

PORTABLE SLIT-LAMP
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
EU
KOWA SL-15
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Introduction
Accept our congratulations on your purchase of Kowa's Portable Slit-lamp. This manual provides a description of the
operating procedure of this unit along with important precautions to be observed during its use. Please read this entire
manual carefully to assure that the instrument can demonstrate its full capabilities and be used effectively. After you have
finished reading it, please keep it in an easily accessible location near the instrument for future reference.
Operational Considerations for Safety and Accident Prevention

This manual describes important precautions to be observed during its use to assure that the instrument can be used
safely without causing any damage to the body and property of its purchaser and other persons. The designations and
their pictorial symbols have the following meanings. These should be fully comprehended before reading the text of this
manual.
■ Meanings of designations
Danger
If the instrument should be operated wrongly, there may occur an imminent danger of causing death or serious injury.
Warning
If the instrument should be operated wrongly, there may occur a danger of causing death or serious injury.
Caution
If the instrument should be operated wrongly, there may result an injury to the body (not so serious as to cause death
though) *1 or damage to property only *2.
*1 : An injury to the body means any injury, burn, electrical shock and so forth that will not necessitate hospitalization or
long-term outpatient treatment.
*2: Damage to property means an extensive damage to the house and household goods as well as the domestic animal
and pet.
■ Meanings of symbols
Indication of any danger (including warning and caution) .What is warned is explicitly and pictorially indicated by a picture
or its associated message on or near a pictorial symbol.
Graphical indication of prohibited operation (prohibitive item) What is prohibited is explicitly and pictorially indicated by a
picture or its associated message on or near a pictorial symbol.
Indication of mandatory action (obligatory item) What must always be done is explicitly and pictorially indicated by a
pictureor its associated message on or near a pictorial symbol.
■ Exclusion
Kowa is not responsible for:

• Any damage caused by fire, earthquake, third party's action, any other accident or user's intentional or unintentional
error, abuse or use under abnormal conditions;
• Any damage resulting from use of the product or its malfunction (e.g., operating loss, shutdown, change/loss of
stored data and so forth);
• Any damage resulting from disobedience of what is described in the instruction manual; and
• Any damage resulting from, for instance, malfunctioning of the instrument caused by a combination of connected
devices.
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WARNING
If any abnormal smell or sound, or overheating or smoke should be detected, turn off the instrument immediately
and then unplug it.
If it should continue in use, a fire may break out on the instrument resulting in its malfunctioning. Contact the
Unplug Kowa dealer where you purchased it or your nearest repair shop for inspection.
When replacing the fuse, make sure the instrument is turned off and unplugged from the outlet. If the fuse
Warning holder cover is removed with the instrument unplugged, there may occur electrical shock.
Unplug High-voltage
Make sure that the power plug or AC adapter is properly inserted into the outlet.
If not, there may occur a fire or electrical shock.
Obligatory
Use a fuse provided as accessories or a designated one.

Otherwise, the instrument may malfunction or a fire may break out.
Obligatory
Make sure that the instrument is properly grounded to protect the body.
Put the outlet in the three-wire grounding type.
Otherwise, there may occur electrical shock.
Obligatory
Install at a location away from, for instance, a cup containing liquid. If liquid should be spilled into the instrument,
there may occur electrical shock. If so, turn off the instrument and then unplug it from the outlet. Contact the
Kowa dealer where you purchased it or your nearest repair shop for inspection.
Prohibitory
Do not disassemble, modify or repair the instrument yourself.
Otherwise, there may occur a fire, electrical shock, instrument malfunctioning or any injury to the body.
Contact your Kowa dealer where you purchased the instrument for repair.
Disassembly prohibited The product assembled by yourself will not get warranty or any other service.
The outlet or plug board must not be loaded in excess of its rated capacity.
If the main power cord should share an outlet with many other devices, there may occur a fire or electrical shock.
Prohibitory
Inserting or guiding into the interior of any metallic object through an air vent slot or opening may cause a fire or
electrical shock resulting in malfunctioning.
Prohibitory
Do not damage the power cable.

If the power cable is damaged,it becomes the cause of a fire or an electric shock.
Do not modify the power cable.
Prohibitory Do not carry a heavy thing on the power cable and do not pull it.
Do not bring the power supply cable close to a heat equipment and do not make it to overheat.
Use a lamp provided as accessories or a designated one.

Otherwise, there may result malfunctioning or a fire.
Obligatory
Do not short-circuit the terminals of the main unit's charger or a power pack charger. Keep each charging board
away from any metallic object such as any clip and nail to avoid a fire or electrical shock.
Prohibitory
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Caution
For unplugging from the outlet, pull the power cord out of it while holding the plug with your hands.
Otherwise, there may occur a fire or electrical shock.
Prohibitory
Do not put in, or pull out of, the outlet, the plug with your wet hands to avoid electrical shock.
Prohibitory
Do not install the instrument unstable locations, for instance, on a shaky base or a tilting surface. Otherwise, if it
should drop off or fall over, the body may be injured.
Prohibitory
Do not replace the illumination lamp by the new one immediately after its service.
Otherwise, you may burn your fingers due to its high temperature. Allow 30 minutes or so to cool it off
Caution before replacement.
Prohibitory High-temperature
The air vent must not be obstructed. Such obstruction will cause internal temperature to increase resulting in
occurrences of breakdown, malfunction or a fire.
Prohibitory
When in use, keep the instrument away from any high-level source of moisture, dust, soot or steam.
Otherwise, there may result a fire or electrical shock.
Prohibitory
Do not touch the instrument or power pack with your wet hands.
Otherwise, there may occur electrical shock.
Prohibitory
If there is no need to use the instrument for a long period of time, unplug the power cable and power pack for
storage. Otherwise, there may result a fire.
Unplug
Properly mount the power pack in place.

Otherwise, if it should accidentally drop off, you may get injured.
Prohibitory
Do not touch by hand a power pack while charging it, or the power source for a long time, because its temperature
may increase. If the skin should keep touching the power pack or power source for a long time, it may get burned
Prohibitory at a relatively low temperature though.
Keep your fingers off the gap between the rotary arm and the coupled arm.
Otherwise, the fingers may be pinched and injured.
Prohibitory
Keep your fingers off the gap around the prism box.
Otherwise, when adjusting eye-to-eye distance, they may be pinched and injured.
Prohibitory
Before operating or carrying it around with you, fix the main unit holding it with your hand securely.
Otherwise, if it should accidentally drop off, you may get injured.
Prohibitory
Do not keep the lamp operating for a long time to avoid a burn your may suffer from a hot lamp-house.
Prohibitory
When operating the forehead rest fixed with locking screws, tightly fasten them beforehand, to keep them from
slackening during operation.
Prohibitory Otherwise, the forehead rest may accidentally jerk toward you to get you injured.
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Operational precautions for safety and accident prevention in use
of battery
Kowa's SL-15 uses a lithium ion battery in its power pack. Always take the following precautions to avoid a serious injury
or burn caused by fluid leakage, heat build-up, ignition and explosion as well as occurrence of a fire.
If any irregularity or fluid leakage should occur:
● Immediately move the battery further away from fire. Otherwise, leaked fluid or gas may catch fire and explode.
● If battery fluid got into your eye, rinse it off with clean water and see your doctor at once.
● If your body or clothes should be contaminated with battery fluid, wash it out.
Danger
Do not put into fire, short-circuit or disassemble the battery. Do not heat it in a microwave oven or conventional
oven. Do not carry with you, or store, the battery together with metallic objects such as coin, hairpin and necklace
Prohibitory to avoid short-circuiting.
Do not leave behind, or charge, the battery, for instance, near a fire, under a burning sun or in a car reaching a high
temperature.
Prohibitory
Do not charge the power pack with an other than designated battery charger.
Do not charge an other than designated power pack.
Prohibitory
Do not use or charge, the power battery wet with fluid such as freshwater, salt water, milk, refreshing drinks and
soapsuds.
Prohibitory
WARNING
Because the protective circuit for preventing any danger inside of the power pack may accidentally break down,
do not leave behind, or charge, the power pack, for instance, near a fire, under a burning sun or in a car reaching
Prohibitory a high temperature.
Do not shock the power pack hard, for instance, knocking with a hammer, stamping underfoot or letting it drop
off.
Prohibitory
Do not moisten the power pack with fluid such as fresh water, salt water, refreshing drinks and soapy water.
Prohibitory
Caution
Mount the power pack on the instrument or battery charger, in a proper direction.
Obligatory
If , when it is exhausted, there is no need to use it for a long period of time, remove it from the instrument.
Obligatory
Recommended practice of battery disposal:

A lithium ion battery can be recycled. If a power battery you have will not be used any longer, it is
recommendable to cover its contacts with insulating tape (for instance, cellophane tape) before tak-
ing it to Kowa, Kowa's dealer where you purchased it or any recycling operator.
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Operational precautions
● KOWA SL-15 is an ophthalmic device indicated for non-invasive illumination, magnification and observation of the
human eye. It consists of a hand-held, battery powered slit-lamp biomicroscope with viewing and illumination optical
systems and an AC-powered stand.
● The instrument should be installed and/or stored in a dust free place free from high temperatures, high humidity and
direct sunlight. The environmental conditions described below should be observed strictly.
In operation In transportation, storage

Environmental temperature 10˚C to 40˚C -15˚C to 60˚C
Relative humidity 30% to 75% 10% to 95%
● Be careful about where the instrument is to be installed, to keep it from accidentally being unplugged during opera-
tion. If it should be unplugged, be sure to turn off the power switch before plugging again.
● When in use, in storage or in transit, care must be used to keep the instrument from dewing.
[ Operation ]
● Handle the instrument carefully so that the instrument will not be shocked hard. When the instrument was shocked
hard, dropped off or damaged in any degree, do not operate the power source or the main unit before taking mea-
sures.
● When the main unit is not in use, be sure to always cover the instrument for protection.
● Set all the dials and knobs with click(s) at their proper click positions.
● Do not operate lamp continuously. Make it a rule to operate it for about two minutes immediately followed by at least
three minutes of turn-off.
[ Power source/charging ]
● Charge a designated power pack only, to avoid a danger of trouble. Any other battery may explode to injure the body
and articles around it.
● The line voltage should be within ±10% of the rated value.
● Do not turn on and off the power switch consecutively, but at an interval of at least five seconds instead.
● Plug and unplug with the power switch off.
[Disposal Precautions]
● When disposing of this instrument, comply with the regulations of countries or areas in which the instrument is used.
[ Cautions in miscellaneous matters ]

● Kowa is not responsible for product failure and damage caused by modification, maintenance or repair rendered by
an other than designated service operator.
● Kowa is not responsible for product failure and damage caused by modification, maintenance or repair rendered
using other than designated parts as expressed and implied in the warranty certificate.
● Since this instrument uses precision parts which will require special tool for adjustment, never disassemble or adjust
it yourself.
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Main unit (slit lamp) Forehead rest (Option)
Power source (charger)

(The figure seen from the bottom)
PORTABLE SLIT LAMP
READY CHARGE
Caution
Remove the battery after full charging
Battery (power pack) Emblem list
Caution: High-temperature
(See P-3)
Warning,Caution:
(See P-2-P-4)
OFF
ON
Type B Mount
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Operational Considerations for Hospital Grade Electrical
instrument (Safety and Accident Prevention)
1. Only qualified personnel should operate this instrument.
2. The following items shall be considered when installing instrument.
(1) Install at a location away from water or accidental splashing.
(2) Install at a location which will not be adversely affected by atmospheric pressure, temperature, humidity, ventilation,
sunlight, dust, air containing salt, sulfur and other substances, and the like.
(3) Take care to guard against tilt, vibration and strong impacts, for instance, during transportation.
(4) Instrument must not be installed at locations where chemicals are stored or gasses are generated.
(5) Be careful with the radio frequencies, voltages and allowable amperes (power consumption) of the power supply.
(6) Make sure that all batteries are installed properly and in good working order (discharging curve, polarity, and so forth).
(7) Properly connect ground wires.
3. The following items shall be considered when using the instrument.

(1) Make sure that instrument activates properly after checking switch contact, polarity, dial setting and meters and so forth
(2) Make sure that the instrument is properly grounded.
(3) Make sure that all cords are properly connected and secured.
(4) Use of other instruments and appliances on the same power circuit is liable to cause errors and incorrect flash output
resulting in incorrect diagnosis or hazards.
(5) External circuits and connectors that may come in direct contact with the patient must be checked frequently for signs
of wear.
(6) Before operations, make sure that the battery is sufficiently charged.
4. The following items shall be considered when using the instrument.

(1) Be sure to minimize the time and quantity required for diagnosis and treatment.
(2) Always assure that the instrument and patient are in good condition.
(3) When an abnormality is found on the instrument, take proper measures, for instance, to stop the operation of the
instrument while assuring the patient's safety.
(4) Do not allow the patient to touch any of the instrument controls.
5. The following items shall be considered after using the instrument.

(1) Turn off the instrument after setting control switches, dials and so forth to their initial statuses following with a specified
procedure.
(2) Do not pull cords for removal because an excessive force is exerted on them.
(3) The following shall be considered regarding storage location.
(a) Store the instrument at locations free from splashes of water.
(b) Store at a location which will not be adversely affected by atmospheric pressure, temperature, humidity, ventilation,
sunlight, dust, air containing salt, sulfur and other substances, and the like.
(c) Take care to guard against tilt, vibration and strong impacts, for instance, during transportation.
(d) Instrument must not be stored at locations where chemicals are stored or gasses are generated.
(4) Clean and rearrange accessories, cords, cord restraints and the like.
(5) The instrument must be cleaned prior to use so that there will be no problem when using it again.
6. If it has some trouble, a label describing the trouble should be affixed on the instrument and contact a
repair shop for repair.
7. Instrument shall not be modified.
8. Maintenance
(1) Periodically check the instrument and its components for any abnormality.
(2) When using again the instrument that has not been used for a while, it must be checked beforehand to assure that it is
in normal condition and operates safely.
9. Be careful of the possibility that incorrect operation may be caused by strong electromagnetic waves.
This instrument is examined based on IEC 60601-1-2:2001.
The purpose of this standard is to keep safety against the dangerous obstacle in typical medical facilities.
When this instrument is influenced by other instrument, or when it affects other instrument or when there is such fear,
please devise to move this instrument and other apparatus or to make the distance between those instrument.
Moreover, if there is an unknown point, please consult our company, or an agency beforehand.
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Accessories
Power cable:1 pc. Fuse:2 pc. Lamp:1 pc.
Dust cover:1 pc. Instruction manual:1 pc.
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Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................. 1
Operational Considerations for Safety and Accident Prevention ............................ 1
Operational precautions for Safety and Accident Prevention in use of battey ......... 4
Operational precautions ........................................................................................... 5
Indication of cautionlabel ......................................................................................... 6
Operational Considerations for Hospital Grade Electrical Equipment
(Safety and Accident Prevention) ............................................................................ 7
Accessories ............................................................................................................ 8
Contents .................................................................................................................. 9
1 Name and function of each part .................... 10
2 Summary of Instrument ................................. 13
3 Preparation ..................................................... 14
3-1 Setting ........................................................................................................ 14
3-2 Charging the power pack inside of the main unit ......................................... 14
3-3 Charging a single power pack independently of the main unit .................... 15
3-4 How to fit an optional items (forehead rest) ................................................. 15
3-5 Charge time and service time of power pack .............................................. 16
4 How to use ...................................................... 17

4-1 How to hold slit-lamp .................................................................................. 17
4-2 Adjusting each part ...................................................................................... 17
4-3 How to use magnification selector, slit disk and filter disk .......................... 18
5 Troubleshooting............................................... 19
6 Maintenance and inspection ........................... 20

6-1 Daily inspection ........................................................................................... 20
6-2 Replacing lamp ............................................................................................ 20
6-3 Replacing fuse ............................................................................................. 21
6-4 Periodical Inspection ................................................................................... 21
6-5 Repairing the Instrument ............................................................................. 21
7 Specifications .................................................. 22
8 Photochemical Hazard (ISO 15004 : 1997) ................. 24
9 Electromagnetic Compatibility (IEC60601-1-2 : 2001) .. 25
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1. Name and function of each part
Main unit (slit-lamp) 1 Prism box

For adjusting the eye-to-eye distance, bend
and stretch this part both ways.
2 Ocular
With rubber attachment for com-
pensating the diopter of the lat-
erally biased eye either way.
3 Objective lens
An image 10 times as large as a subject
can be observed. 6 Main lever (ON/OFF select switch)
An image 16 times as large as a subject Press the lever with its grip being held by hand, to
can be observed by advancing the lens. turn on the lamp.
Release the lever to turn it off.
7 Upper cover
Remove the insert-type cap in the center to fit
optional items.
5 Slit-disk
For selecting a desired slit
width from the range of spot,
0.1 mm, 0.2 mm and 0.8 mm.
D Magnifying power
select lever
Turn the lever in the direc-
tions of to select a
8 Filter-disk
magnifying power of 16 or
For selecting light intensity
10. Magnifying powers in
and use/nonuse of blue filter.
between the range cannot
Select a desired light inten-
be selected.
sity from the range of full, 1/
4 and 1/16. 9 Grip cover
For covering the built-in
power pack inside of the
instrument
C Lamp cap
To be removed when replac-
ing a lamp, which is located on 0 Coupled arm
the left-hand side as viewed by To be frontally inserted into
the examiner. the power source's receptacle
for charging the main unit
A Grip
4 Angular graduations of arm's swing
For indicating the angle of illumination lamp's
swing
B Lamphouse
For housing a lamp inside. Do not touch
it bare-handed because it reaches a high
temperature.
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Power source (Charger)

F Main unit's charger indicating lamp G Main unit's charger (also serving as a base
When the power pack inside of the main unit, which is set for holding slit-lamp)
at the main unit's charger, is being charged, the indicating With the power switch turned on, push the slit-lamp deep
lamp comes on to emit orange light. When charging is into the receptacle, to enable the power pack inside of
complete, it comes on to emit green light. the main unit, to be charged.
E Power source indicating lamp

When the power switch is turned on, the H Inlet
indicating lamp comes on to emit blue light. To be connected to the power cable
I Power switch
For turning on/off the
power source.
(The figure seen from the top)

J Power pack charger
For charging the power pack taken out from the main unit
or a spare power pack.
K Power pack charger indicating lamp

When the power pack set at the power pack charger
is being charged, the indicating lamp comes on to
emit orange light. When charging is complete, the
indicating lamp comes on to emit green light.
(The figure seen from the bottom)
L Fuseholder
Replace a blown-out fuse by a designated new one.
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Battery (power pack)

Type: SL-PP150(Kowa Company, Ltd.)
M Battery connector
When it is set at the main unit or power pack charger, set the
battery connector such that it can be in proper contact with the
charger.
Forehead rest (Option)
N Forehead rest
Fix the forehead rest such that the examined Q Fixed plate
patient's forehead can rest against it.
Fit the fixed plate on the main unit.
P Arm O Locking screw

The arm will expand or contract de- Arm's motion can be fixed to a de-
pending on how hard the forehead sired extent depending on how tight
rest is pressed. the arm is fastened with the locking
screws.
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Summary
The Kowa SL-15 is a portable slit lamp equipped with a rechargeable battery. It consists of a main unit, a power supply
and a power pack. A video camera adaptor and a forehead rest are also available as an option. The intended use of this
instrument is for general biomicroscopy.
Special Features
1. Light switch is turned on when the examiner simply grasps the slit lamp.
2. Quick, one-touch selection of one of 16x or 10x magnification.
3. Blue filter for observing fluorescent straining.
4. Battery charger which can also be used as a base for the instrument.
5. Lithium-ion rechargeable battery to realize instrument’s compactness and lightweight (790 grams).
6. Extra-bright halogen lamp as a light source.
7. Large-capacity battery which enables long and continuous lighting (approx. 40 minutes).
8. Charging the slit lamp directly while simultaneously charging the extra rechargeable battery is possible.
9. Compatible with electronic images when used with the optional video adaptor (C mount: 1/2 inch and 1/3 inch).
10. Can also be used as an aspherical lens.
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3. Preparation
3-1 Setting
Place the power source on a stable table and connect the power cable to the inlet on the back of the power source.
Connecting the power cable
IN
3-2 Charging the power pack inside of the main unit

1 Open the grip cover by pulling it out toward you while depressing the rubber portion of grip cover downward.
2 Make sure the power pack is orientated in a right direction before mounting it on the main unit.
3 Hook the claw located at the lower portion of grip cover to close the grip cover.
1 Open the grip cover 2 Mount the power pack 3 Close the grip cover
4 Insert the power cable deep into the inlet at the back of power source while holding the main unit tightly.
5 Turn on the power switch to start charging.
Make sure the power source indicating lamp is on emitting blue light and the main unit's charger indicating lamp is on
emitting orange light.
When charging is complete, light which the indicating lamp emits will switch to a green one.
After inserting the power cable into the main unit, make sure the indicating lamps are on emitting light of specified
color.
4 Insert the main unit 5 Make sure the indicating the lamp works normally.
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3-3 Charging a single power pack independently of the main unit
3-3 Charging a single power pack independently of the main unit

1 Insert the power pack deep into the power pack charger while holding it in the direction of figure.
2 Make sure the power pack charger indicating lamp is on emitting orange light. When charging is complete, light which
the indicating lamp emits will switch to a green one.
1 Insert the power pack. 2 Make sure the indicating lamp works normally.
Caution
Do not short-circuit the terminals of the main unit's charger or a power pack charger. Keep
each charging board away from any metallic object such as any clip and nail to avoid a fire
or electrical shock.
3-4 How to fit optional item (forehead rest)

1 Open the cover located on an upper portion of the main unit by a pointed stick.
2 Tighten screws by an object such as a piece of coin to fit the forehead rest.
1 Open the cover 2 Tighten screws. 3Rotating and loosening the lock-
ing screw springs the forehead
rest back and forth.
Caution
When operating the forehead rest fixed with locking screws, tightly fasten them
beforehand, to keep them from slackening during operation.
Otherwise, the forehead rest may accidentally jerk toward you to get you injured.
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3. Preparation
3-5 Charge time and service time of power pack

1 The reference charge time spent in fully charging an exhausted battery at a room temperature of 25˚C is indicated
below:
Charge time
With main unit charger About 90 minutes
With power pack charger About 120 minutes
Caution
Keep in mind that charge time will vary depending on what condition the power source is placed under, how high its
ambient temperature is, and how often it is used for charging.
Generally, charge time will increase with the frequency of use because of power pack's degradation.
2 Service time of power pack

Service time About 40 minutes at a time
Caution
Do not keep the lamp operating for a long time to avoid a burn your may suffer from a hot
lamp-house.
Caution
Keep in mind that power pack's service time will vary depending on how high its ambient temperature is, and how
often it was charged.
Generally, the power pack 's service time will decrease with its frequency of use because of its deterioration.
3 Power pack's service lifetime (as a standard to determine when the power pack in service should be replaced by a
new one).
The power pack's service time after about 500 cycles of charging and discharging at an ambient temperature of
20°C is approximately 20 minutes (as a standard to determine how long the service time will be).
If the service time seems to be shorter, replace it by a new one.
Caution
If the power pack should be left unused after charging fully, its performance will gradually decrease even if it will not
be used at all.
If you have spare power packs, periodically, utilize all your power packs by turns to keep their performance as high
as possible.
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4-1 How to hold the slit-lamp
1 Hold the slit-lamp's main body. securely grabbing its grip by your right (or left) hand.
2 Place the other hand's thumb on the side of upper-end of the slit-lamp's main body.
3 Stabilize slit width indication by adjusting the distance between the examined eye and the objective lens, depending
on how wide the opening is between the thumb and the fingers when put on the patient's forehead.
(If optional forehead rest is used, it is much easier to fix the main body.)
How to hold the slit-lamp
4-2 Adjusting each part

1 Adjusting eye-to-eye distance
Adjust the eye width to the examined eye by binding and stretching both prism boxes both ways while holding them by
hand, to have an adequately round field of vision as viewed through the ocular lens.
2 With the ocular lens turned to its full plus(+) range, look into the viewfinder with each eye while slowly turning it
clockwise. When the line of sight comes into clear sight, stop turning. It is recommended that a patent wearing eye-
glasses should use the viewfinder with its rubber eye piece collar folded forward.
1 Adjusting eye-to-eye distance 2 Adjusting ocular diopter value
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4. How to use
4-3 How to use magnifying power select lever, slit-disk and filter-disk.
1 Turn the magnifying power select lever clockwise as indicated by arrow-head to select a magnifying power of 16. Turn
it counterclockwise to select a magnifying power of 10.
2 Slit-disk
Turn the slit-disk as far as it is set at one of the four click stops, which will cover three types of slit widths (0.1 mm, 0.2 mm
and 0.8 mm). The point marking "O" indicates "spot." Slit-width will be indicated at a point marking a red circle "●".
3 Filter-disk
For selecting to a desired light intensity from four types (full, 1/4 and 1/16). If "B" is selected, blue filter will be applied.
1 Magnifying power selection 2 Switching by disk
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5. Troubleshooting
This section describes how to take action against any irregularity which occurred on the instrument. If any irregularity
should occur on the instrument, check if the following faults are observed, before contacting Kowa's dealer where you
purchased the instrument for repair.
Be sure to turn off the power source before repairing.
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6-1 Daily inspection
1 If you do not operate the instrument any longer for the day, be sure to turn off the power switch and put a cover on it.
2 Care must be used to keep the objective lens free from dust and dirt, fingerprints, tear-drops and so forth.
3 Clean fouled main unit, power source and power pack with a piece of soft cloth. If dirt is stubborn, apply diluted
detergent to it. Do not apply chemicals or solvents such as thinner and benzene to avoid deterioration, deformation or
paint peel-off.
4 If there is no need to use it for a long period of time, remove the power pack from the main unit and unplug the power
cable from the outlet.
6-2 Replacing the lamp

1 Make sure that the lamp has cooled down before replacement.
2 Remove its cap before removing the lamp.
3 After fitting a new lamp, replace the cap back in place.
1 Remove the lamp cap 2 Replacing the lamp
Caution
Insert the lamp deep into its lamp socket for fitting.
Do not touch the lamp bare-handed to prevent hand's fat from transferring to the lamp surface. Hot lamp surface
may burn the fat resulting in a shorter lifetime.
The lamp is exclusive use of SL-15.It can not be used for SL-14, previous model.
Caution
Use a lamp provided as accessories, or a designated one.

If an other than designated lamp is in use, there may result malfunctioning or occurrence
of a fire.
Do not replace the lamp immediately after use.

Because the lamp in use is scorching hot, you may burn your hand on it.
Allow thirty minutes or so to cool it off before replacement.
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6-3 Replacing fuse
6-3 Replacing fuse

1 With the power switch turned off, unplug the power cable from the outlet.
2 Unscrew the power source's fuse holder cover by turning minus (-) screw driver counterclockwise to take out the fuse
from within.
3 Make sure a new fuse to be used, is a designated capacity and type. Then replace the fuse by a new one and tight-
screw the fuse holder cover.
Caution
Before replacing the fuse, turn off the power switch and unplug the power cable
from the outlet.
Do not remove the fuse holder cover with the power cable unplugged, there may
occur electrical shock.
Use a fuse provided as accessories or a designated one.

If an other than designated fuse should be used, there may result malfunctioning or
occurrence of a fire.
6-4 Periodical Inspection

It is recommendable to periodically inspect your instrument once every two years. For information about what is to be
inspected and costs, contact Kowa’s distributor where you purchased the Kowa SL-15.
6-5 Repairing the Instrument

If there is a need to return your Kowa SL-15 to the manufacturer for repair or maintenance, please contact one of Kowa’s
distributors indicated on the back cover of INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
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7. Specifications
Main unit (slit-lamp)
[Microscope]
Type : Binocular-stereoscopic-orthoscopic microscope

Inward angle : 13˚
Magnifying power : 10/16
Objective lens' working distance : About 80 mm (when a magnifying power of 16 is selected)
About 100 mm (when a magnifying power of 10 is selected)
Practical field of view : Ø 10 mm (when a magnifying power of 16 is selected)
Ø 15 mm (when a magnifying power of 10 is selected)
Reticle : Double-eye pieces
Variable power type : 2-magnifying power selectable/moving objective lens type
Eye-to-eye distance : 50 mm /70 mm
Ocular diopter : -8 to + 4D
[Slit-projector]
Slit type : Turret-type switching

Slit length : 12 mm fixed
Slit width : 0.1 mm, 0.2 mm, 0.8 mm slit, and Ø12 mm spot
Light intensity adjusting : Full, 1/4, 1/16 (three stages)
Slit's illuminating angle : ± 60° with respect to its horizontal outer periphery
Filter : Built-in blue filter
Continuous lamp operating time : About 40 minutes
[Electrical ratings]
Line voltage : 8.4 V d.c. (special purpose battery)

Power consumption : 15 W
Main unit-External dimensions/Weight : 221 mm (W)_106 mm (D)_214 mm (H)/790 grams
Power source (charger)
[Type and electrical ratings]
Type : Also servicing as a base for holding a slit-lamp.

Output terminal : For changing a built-in power pack and a single one.
Line voltage : 100 V-240V a.c. 50 Hz or 60 Hz
Line source : 90 VA
Output voltage: DC8.4V
Output current: 1.5A
Power source/Weight : 124 mm (W)_253 mm (D)_68 mm (H)/1250 grams
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Safety standard and classification
• IEC60601-1: 1988
• IEC60601-1 Amendment 1: 1991
• IEC60601-1 Amendment 2: 1995
According to the type of protection against electric shock
Main unit < INTERNALLY POWERED EQUIPMENT >
Power source < CLASS I EQUIPMENT >
According to the degree of protection against electric shock
Main unit < TYPE B APPLIED PART >
Power source < Nothing >
According to the degree of protection against ingress of water
as detailed in the current edition of IEC 60529
< IPX0>
According to the degree of safety of application in the presence
of a flammable anaesthetic mixture with air or with oxygen or nitrous oxide
< Equipment not suitable for use in the presence of a flammable
anaesthetic mixture with air or with oxygen or nitrous oxide >
According to the mode of operation
Main unit < Intermittent Operation >
Power source < Continuous Operation >
• ISO15004: 1997
• IEC60601-1-2: 2001
Emission Group A, Class I
Complied EC Directive
Meidcal Device Directive 93/42/EEC
WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC
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8. Photochemical Hazard ( ISO 15004 : 1997)
• The relative spectral output of the instrument
• The spectrally-weighted photochemical source radiance, both phakic LB and aphakic LA

LB =12.99 mW/(cm2• sr) 305nm to 700nm
LA = 15.62 mW/(cm2• sr) 305nm to 700nm
(informative)
Spectrally weighted photochemical radiances LB and LA give a measure of the potential that exists of a beam of light
to cause photochemical hazard to the retina. LB gives the measure for eyes in which the crystalline lens is in place.
LA gives this measure either for eyes in which the crystalline lens has been removed (aphakes) and has not been
replaced by a UV-blocking lens or for the eyes of very young children.
The value stated for this ophthalmic instrument gives a measure of hazard potential when the instrument is oper-
ated at maximum intensity and maximum aperture. Values of LB or LA over 80mW/(cm2 • sr) are considered high for
beams which wholly fill a dilated pupil.
The retinal exposure dose for a photochemical hazard is a product of the radiance and the exposure time. For
instance, at a radiance level of 80mW/(cm2 • sr), 3 min irradiation of the dilated (8mm diameter) pupil would cause
the retinal exposure dose level to attain the recommended exposure limit. If the value of radiance were reduced to
40mW/(cm2 • sr), twice that time (i.e.6min) would be needed to reach the recommended limit. The recommended
exposure dose is based on calculations arising from the American Conference of Governmental Industrial
Hygienists (ACGIH) - Threshold Limit Values for Chemical Substances and Physical Agents (1995-1996 edition).
While no acute optical radiation hazards have been identified for ophthalmic instruments, it is recommended that
the intensity of light directed into the patient’s eye be limited to the minimum level which is necessary for diagnosis.
Infants, aphakes and persons with diseased eyes will be at greater risk. The risk may also be increased if the
person being examined has had any exposure with the same instrument or any other ophthalmic instrument using
a visible light source during the previous 24 h. This will apply particularly if the eye has been exposed to retinal
photography.
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Kowa SL-15 is a medical electrical instrument. The medical electrical instrument requires special care concerning
electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). This section describes its suitability in terms of electromagnetic compatibility
of this instrument. When installing or using this instrument, please read carefully and observe what is described
here.
(This instrument was tested on electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) based on IEC60601-1-2:2001.)
1. Carefully handle portable- or mobile-type radio frequency communication unit (RF communications
equipment) since it may have an adverse effect on this instrument resulting in malfunctioning.
2. This instrument was tested on radio frequency compatibility (EMC) with optional or accessory parts being
assembled into it.
Do not assemble into this instrument any optional or accessory parts other than those designated by Kowa.
Otherwise, this instrument may be adversely affected by other instrument resulting in malfunctioning, or the
latter itself may malfunction.
Power cable (a maximum length of 3m)
3. This instrument is not designed such that it can be used adjacent to other instrument or placing one on top
of another. Therefore, do not apply such use. Nevertheless, if such use is inevitable, it is necessary to
constantly monitor if the instrument is functioning normally after such use ha been adopted.
[ Compliance verification and guidance ]

Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration - electromagnetic emissions
The PORTABLE SLIT-LAMP Kowa SL-15 is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below.
The customer or the user of the PORTABLE SLIT-LAMP Kowa SL-15 should assure that it is used in such an environment.
Emissions test Compliance Electromagnetic environment - guidance
RF emissions Group 1 The PORTABLE SLIT-LAMP Kowa SL-15 uses RF energy only for its in-
ternal function. Therefore, its RF emissions are very low and are not likely
CISPR11 to cause any interference in nearby electronic equipment.
RF emissions The PORTABLE SLIT-LAMP Kowa SL-15 is suitable for use in all estab-
Class A
CISPR 11 lishments other than domestic and those directly connected to the public
Harmonic emissions low-voltage power supply network that supplies buildings used for domes-
Class A
IEC 61000-3-2 tic purposes.
Voltage fluctuations/
flicker emissions Complies
IEC 61000-3-3
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9. Electromagnetic Compatibility (IEC60601-1-2 : 2001)
Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration - electromagnetic immunity

Immunity test IEC60601 Compliance level Electromagnetic environment - guidance
test level
Electrostatic ±6kV contact ±6kV contact Floors should be wood, concrete or ceramic tile.
discharge(ESD) ±8kV air If floors are covered with synthetic material, the
IEC61000-4-2 ±8kV air relative humidity should be at least 30%.
Electrical fast ±2kV for power ±2kV for power Mains power quality should be that of a typi-
transient/burst supply lines supply lines cal commercial or hospital environment.
±1kV for
IEC61000-4-4 input/output lines
Surge ±1kV differential mode ±1kV differential mode Mains power quality should be that of a typi-
IEC61000-4-5 ±2kV common mode ±2kV common mode cal commercial or hospital environment.
Voltage dips, short <5% UT <5% UT Mains power quality should be that of a typi-
interruptions and (>95% dip in UT) (>95% dip in UT) cal commercial or hospital environment. If the
voltage variations for 0.5 cycle for 0.5 cycle user of the PORTABLE SLIT-LAMP Kowa SL-
on power supply 15 requires continued operation during power
input lines 40% UT 40% UT mains interruptions, it is recommended that
IEC61000-4-11 (60% dip in UT) (60% dip in UT) the PORTABLE SLIT-LAMP Kowa SL-15 be
for 5 cycles for 5 cycles powered from an uninterruptible power sup-
ply or a battery.
70% UT 70% UT
(30% dip in UT) (30% dip in UT)
for 25 cycles for 25 cycles
<5% UT <5% UUT

(>95% dip in UT) (>95% dip in UT)
for 5 sec for 5 sec
Power frequency 3 A/m 3A/m Power frequency magnetic fields should be
(50/60Hz) at levels characteristic of a typical location in
magnetic field a typical commercial or hospital environment.
IEC61000-4-8
NOTE UT is the a.c. mains voltage prior to application of the test level
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Guidance and manufacturer's declaration - electromagnetic immunity
Immunity test IEC 60601 test level Compliance level Electromagnetic environment - guidance
Portable and mobile RF communications equip-
ment should be used no closer to any part of
the PORTABLE SLIT-LAMP Kowa SL-15, in-
cluding cables, than the recommended sepa-
ration distance calculated from the equation ap-
plicable to the frequency of the transmitter
Conducted RF 3 Vrms 3V Recommended separation distance

IEC61000-4-6 150kHz to 80MHz d=1.2 P
Radiated RF 3 V/m 3 V/m d=1.2 P 80MHz to 800MHz

IEC61000-4-3 80MHz to 2.5GHz d=2.3 P 800MHz to 2.5GHz
where P is the maximum output power rating

of the transmitter in watts (W) according to
the transmitter manufacturer and d is the rec-
ommended separation distance in metres
(m).
Field strengths from fixed RF transmitters, as

determined by an electromagnetic site survey, a
should be less than the compliance level in
each frequency range. b
Interference may occur in the vicinity of equip-

ment marked with the following symbol:
NOTE 1 80MHz and 800MHz, the higher frequency range applies.

NOTE 2 These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption and reflection from
structures, objects and people.
a Field strengths from fixed transmitters, such as base stations for radio (cellular/cordless) telephones and land mobile radios, amateur
radio, AM and FM radio broadcast and TV broadcast cannot be predicted theoretically with accuracy. To assess the electromagnetic
environment due to fixed RF transmitters, an electromagnetic site survey should be considered. If the measured field strength in the
location in which the PORTABLE SLIT-LAMP Kowa SL-15 is used exceeds the applicable RF compliance level above, the PORTABLE
SLIT-LAMP Kowa SL-15 should be observed to verify normal operation. If abnormal performance is observed, additional measures
may be necessary, such as reorienting or relocating the PORTABLE SLIT-LAMP Kowa SL-15.
b Over the frequency range 150kHz to 80MHz, field strengths should be less than 3 V/m.
Recommended separation distances between

portable and mobile RF communications equipment and The PORTABLE SLIT-LAMP Kowa SL-15
The PORTABLE SLIT-LAMP Kowa SL-15 is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF distur-
bances are controlled. The customer or the user of the PORTABLE SLIT-LAMP Kowa SL-15 can help prevent electromag-
netic interference by maintaining a minimum distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment (trans-
mitters) and the PORTABLE SLIT-LAMP Kowa SL-15 as recommended below, according to the maximum output power of
the communications equipment.
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9. Electromagnetic Compatibility (IEC60601-1-2 : 2001)
Separation distance according to frequency of transmitter

Rated maximum output power m
of transmitter 150kHz to 80MHz 80MHz to 800MHz 800MHz to 2.5GHz
W d=1.2 P d=1.2 P d=2.3 P
0.01 0.12 0.12 0.23
0.1 0.37 0.37 0.74
1 1.2 1.2 2.3
10 3.7 3.7 7.4
100 12 12 23
For transmitters rated at a maximum output power not listed above, the recommended separation distance d in metres (m) can be estimated
using the equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter, where P is the maximum output power rating of the transmitter in watts (W)
according to the transmitter manufacturer.
NOTE 1 80MHz and 800MHz, the separation distance for the higher frequency range applies.
NOTE 2 These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption and reflection from
structures, objects and people.
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For EU market.
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MEMO
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MEMO
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Operational Considerations for Safety and Accident Prevention

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Use a fuse provided as accessories or a designated one.

Do not damage the power cable.

Use a lamp provided as accessories or a designated one.

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Properly mount the power pack in place.

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In operation In transportation, storage

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Power source (charger)

Battery (power pack) Emblem list

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3. The following items shall be considered when using the instrument.

4. The following items shall be considered when using the instrument.

5. The following items shall be considered after using the instrument.

7. Instrument shall not be modified.

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Power cable:1 pc. Fuse:2 pc. Lamp:1 pc.

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1 Name and function of each part .................... 10

2 Summary of Instrument ................................. 13

4 How to use ...................................................... 17

6 Maintenance and inspection ........................... 20

8 Photochemical Hazard (ISO 15004 : 1997) ................. 24

9 Electromagnetic Compatibility (IEC60601-1-2 : 2001) .. 25

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Main unit (slit-lamp) 1 Prism box

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Power source (Charger)

E Power source indicating lamp

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K Power pack charger indicating lamp

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Battery (power pack)

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P Arm O Locking screw

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