ALM Primavision, PrimaCom User manual

ALM Surgical Equipment Inc.

Prismavision

TM

/PrismaCom

TM

Installation and User Manual

Printed in U.S.A. PRX-95102 Rev. A 5/99

ALM Surgical Equipment, Inc. 1820 North Lemon Street Anaheim, CA 92801 [phone] / [phone] / FAX [phone]

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Table of Contents

Warranty .............................................................................................................................. 1

ALM Installation Guidelines ................................................................................................ 2

Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................... 3

Mounting the Prismavision Power Supply Box...................................................................... 4

Wiring Diagram-PrismaVision .............................................................................................. 5

Wiring Diagram-PrismaCom ................................................................................................ 6

Peripheral Connections to Prismavision Power Supply Box .................................................. 7

Installing the VZ Camera ...................................................................................................... 8

Adapting the Camera to the PRC Light ................................................................................ 9

Power Supply Operation ...................................................................................................... 10

Hand Control Operation ...................................................................................................... 11

Feature Definitions .............................................................................................................. 12

Image Orientation ................................................................................................................ 13

Foot Control ........................................................................................................................ 13

Sterilizable Handle Placement and Removal ........................................................................ 14

Sterilization Procedure ........................................................................................................ 14

Cleaning .............................................................................................................................. 14

Spare Parts ............................................................................................................................ 15

Warranty

Video equipment is guaranteed for a period of one (1) year,
beginning on the date the equipment leaves our depot, with the
exception of normal, usable and consumable parts. This warranty
applies exclusively to the supply of parts and labor to replace those
recognized defective by ALM. This concerns all items of equipment
operated under normal conditions.

Any questions relating to the above mentioned warranty should be
directed to the ALM Customer Service department or the ALM
Project Specialist for your facility.

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ALM Installation Guidelines

The installation of the PRX Prismavision/PrismaCom video system is an important function. It requires
close cooperation with all members of the team. The following serves as policy guidelines:

Project Specialist

1. Complete and submit a video camera pre-installation checklist.

2. Assist hospital in ordering all parts necessary to insure proper installation of
Prismavision/PrismaCom system.

3. Advise hospital of their responsibilities for the installation of the Prismavision/PrismaCom system.
(O.R. Supervisor, Engineering).

4. Advise Customer Service and Technical Specialist of hospitals’ preferred date of installation.

5. Provide in-service as required for hospital personnel.

Hospital

1. Hospital is responsible for installation of 110 Volt power supply ( Prismavision only) on designated
wall, to meet NEC (National Electric Code). Also, the routing of ceiling cable from power supply
to suspension tube following all electrical codes.

2. Provide personnel to complete the installation.

Technical Specialist

1. Check equipment to insure that proper items are present before installation is started.

2. Supervise overall installation of Prismavision/PrismaCom video camera system.

3. Interface with customer and Project Specialist to answer technical questions during and
following the installation.

Acknowledged by:
Hospital ________________________________ Date ______
Project Specialist _________________________________ Date ______

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Technical Specifications

PRISMAVISION PRISMACOM

Signal NTSC
Sensor 1/3" hyper HAD CCD
Pixels 768 (H) x 494 (V) = 380,000
Lens 12x zoom 12mm NF mount
Focus mechanism Auto Fixed
Focal length (mm) 5.4 to 64.8 25
Aperture F 1.8-2.7 F5.6
Anti flicker Integrated
Location Center of cupola, in sterilizable handle
Horizontal definition 460 470
White balance 3200K, 5600K, one-push, ATW 3200K - 5600K manual
Signal/noise ratio (dB) 48
Zoom foot pedal Option None
Control box size (mm) Wall mounted, H300/L170/ D110 None
Outputs Composite, Y/C
Power requirements DC 6-12 V, 2.4 to 3.4W DC 12 V, 2.3W
Minimum light level 7 lux (f1.8) 4.5 lux, (f 1.2)
Electronic shutter speed 1/60 - 1/10,000s Normal ,1/1001, 1/4000, flickerless

NOTE: For optimum video image quality, it is recommended that the monitor have a resolution of

600 lines or more and a 75 ohm BNC input connection.

The PrismaVision video camera system is made up of:

1. Video zoom camera with sterilizable handle.

2. Video power supply with remote control and ceiling cable.

The PrismaCom video camera system is made up of:

1. Video fixed focus camera with sterilizable handle.

2. Video power supply (integrated in surgical light main arm) and ceiling cable.

Mounting the Prismavision Power Supply Box

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Caution: Be sure that all electrical power is turned off before beginning installation.

1. Remove two cover screws on power supply box. Pull front cover away from box frame.
Disconnect wiring and put front cover aside.

2. Surface mount the box frame on the wall five feet above the floor. Install a 2-gang box near
opening of box frame.

3. Pull #14 wires from the supply voltage to the power supply box.

4. Pull ceiling cable (supplied by ALM) from the suspension tube to the power supply box.
Use 3/4” conduit.

5. Make electrical connections (schematic on following page).

6. Re-connect front cover wiring and fasten front cover to box frame.

7.8 IN.

.7 IN.

2.75 IN.

1.1 IN.

12.6 IN.

4.5 IN.

3.2 IN.

View of box frame

Side view of box