Thank you for purchasing the TOPCON TRC-NW8 NON-MYDRIATIC RETINAL
CAMERA.
This instrument is used to observe and photograph the fundus of the eye.
This instrument has the following features:
• Photographs can be taken through pupils φ4.0mm or larger. (φ3.3mm or larger if
small pupil diaphragm is on)
• Auto focus function
• Red-free photography with red-free filter (RF filter)
This manual outlines the TRC-NW8 NON-MYDRIATIC RETINAL CAMERA, including
operating procedures, troubleshooting, maintenance and cleaning.
Before using the instrument, carefully read the "DISPLAY FOR SAFE USE" and the
"SAFETY CAUTIONS" to familiarize yourself with the features of the TRC-NW8 NONMYDRIATIC RETINAL CAMERA and use it efficiently and safely.
Always keep this Instruction Manual at hand.
[Warning]
Be careful not to hit the patient's eyes or nose with the instrument during operation.
[The patient may be injured.]
[Caution]
This instrument must not be used for the following patients.
• Patients who are hypersensitive to light
• Patients who recently underwent photodynamic therapy (PDT)
• Patients taking medication that causes photosensitivity.
This symbol is applicable for EU member countries only.
To avoid potential damage to the environment and possibly human health, this
instrument should be disposed of (i) for EU member countries - in accordance with
WEEE (Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment), or (ii) for all other
countries, in accordance with local disposal and recycling laws.
This product contains a CRL Litium Battery which contains Perchlorate Materialspecial handling may apply.
See http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/
Note;This is applicable to California,U.S.A.only
CLASS
IEC60601-1
0123
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CAUTIONS FOR USE
Important cautions
Use this instrument carefully on the following patients.
• Patients who have epidemic corneitis, conjunctivitis or any other infectious disease
• Patients who are taking medications that cause light hypersensitivity.
Basic cautions
Be careful not to let the patient touch this instrument. The patient's hand may be pinched by the
movable part.
Do not touch the focusing knob while in auto focus mode. You may be injured.
When operating the chinrest switch, be careful not to pinch the patient's hand. The patient may
be injured.
To avoid electric shock, turn off the power switch when replacing the lamp.
To avoid burns, do not replace the lamp with a new one immediately after it goes off because it
is still very hot and can cause burns.
To avoid injury caused by electric shock, do not open the cover. Ask your dealer for service.
To avoid electric shock, turn off the power switch and unplug the power cord and then replace
the lamp with a rated one.
Disposal
When disposing of TRC-NW8 parts, follow the local regulations for disposal and recycling.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS FOR USE
Temperature : 10°C - 40°C
Humidity: 30% - 75% (without dew condensation)
Air pressure : 700hPa - 1060hPa
2. When storing the instrument, ensure that the following conditions are met:
(1) The instrument must not be splashed with water.
(2) Store the instrument away from environments where air pressure, temperature, humid-
ity, ventilation, sunlight, dust, salty/sulfurous air, etc. could cause damage.
(3) Do not store or transport the instrument on a slanted or uneven surface or in an area
where it is subject to vibrations or instability.
(4) Do not store the instrument where chemicals are stored or gas is generated.
3. Normal life span of the instrument:
8 years from delivery providing regular maintenance is performed [TOPCON data]
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ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS FOR PACKAGING IN TRANSPORTATION
Temperature : -20°C - 50°C
Humidity: 10% - 95%
CHECKPOINTS FOR MAINTENANCE
1. Periodically inspect the instrument and its parts.
2. Before using the instrument again after a long period of inactivity, make sure that it operates
safely and normally.
3. Be careful not to stain the objective lens with fingerprints, dirt, etc., as this will affect the
quality of pictures that the instrument takes.
4. When the instrument is not in use, cap the objective lens and cover the instruments with the
dust cover.
5. If the objective lens is stained, clean it according to "Cleaning the objective lens" on page 79
of this manual.
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DISPLAY FOR SAFE USE
To encourage safe and proper use and to prevent danger to the operator and others or potential
damage to properties, important messages are put on the instrument body and inserted in the
instruction manual.
We suggest that everyone understand the meaning of the following displays, icons and text before
reading the "SAFETY CAUTIONS" and observe all listed instructions.
DISPLAYS
DisplayMeaning
WARNING
CAUTION
• Injury refers to hurt, cuts, bruises, electric shock, etc. which does not require hospitalization or extended medical treatment.
• Physical damage refers to extensive damage to the building, nearby equipment and/or
surrounding furniture.
Incorrect handling by ignoring this display may lead to an
impending danger of death or serious injury.
Incorrect handling by ignoring this display may lead to personal
injury or physical damage.
ICONS
IconMeaning
Prohibition.
Specific content is expressed with words or a picture near the
icon.
Mandatory Action
Specific content is expressed with words or a picture near the
icon.
Caution
Specific content is expressed with words or a picture near the
icon.
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SAFETY CAUTIONS
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WARNINGS
To avoid fire and electric shock in case of leakage, be sure to use
a grounded outlet. Do not connect to outlets that are not grounded.
To avoid electric shock, do not attempt disassembling, rebuilding
and/or repairs on your own. Ask your dealer for repairs.
Do not remove the covers from the main unit, chinrest unit or
power supply unit except for the lamp house cover. You may
receive an electric shock.
To avoid electric shock, unplug the power cord from the grounded
outlet before removing the fuse cover. Do not connect the power
cord to the grounded outlet with the fuse cover left unfixed.
To avoid fire in the event of an instrument malfunction, use only
fuses that are fitted to the marked label at the side of the fuse
holder.
To avoid fire and electric shock, install the instrument in a dry
place free of water and other liquids.
To avoid fire and electric shock, do not put cups or other containers with liquids near the instrument.
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To avoid electric shock, do not insert metal objects into any vents
and/or slots.
To avoid fire in the event of an instrument malfunction, immediately
turn OFF the power switch " " and unplug the cable if you see
smoke coming from the instrument, etc. Ask your dealer for service.
CAUTION : Federal laws restricts this device to the sale by or on the order of a physician.
WARNING : Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold
with this product, will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to
cause birth detects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
This Product Contains Mercury in the backlighting of the LCD display. Prior to disposal
remove of otherwise ensure that this is disposed of in accordance with Local, State and
Federal Laws. This information is applicable in U.S.A only.
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SAFETY CAUTIONS
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CAUTIONS
To prevent damage and injuries, do not install the instrument on an
uneven, unsteady or sloping surface.
To avoid electric shock, do not handle the plugs with wet fingers.
To avoid pain and discomfort to the patient and damage to the
patient’s eye, do not brighten the illumination lamp more than necessary.
To avoid pain and discomfort to the patient and damage to the
patient's eye, do not brighten the photography light more than necessary.
To avoid injury while moving the instrument, do not place your fingers into the gap between the instrument body and the power supply unit.
To avoid burns, allow lamp to cool before touching.
To avoid electric shock, do not touch the xenon lamp immediately
after it flashes or burns out.
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72
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SAFETY CAUTIONS
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CAUTIONS
Before transporting this instrument, secure the fixing knob on the
bottom to prevent movements.
This instrument should be carried by two persons. Carrying by
one person may cause backache or injury. Holding at areas other
than the bottom may also cause injury, as well as falling, thereby
damaging the instrument.
To avoid electric shock, unplug the power cord from the outlet
before assembling.
Do not plug the power cord into the outlet before assembling the
instrument.
To avoid injury to the patient's face and hands, be sure to operate
the chinrest for height adjustment while directly watching the
patient.
To avoid injury to the patient's eyes and nose while moving the
instrument body, keep a safe distance between the patient and the
objective lens.
To avoid injury by falling off, make sure that the digital camera is
correctly installed.
To avoid electric shock, be sure to turn the power switch off and
unplug the power cord before replacing the lamp.
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72, 73
Always place and transport the instrument on a suitable instrument table.
This instrument has been tested (with 100/120/230V) and found to
comply with IEC60601-1-2: Ed.2.1: 2004.
This instrument radiates radio frequency energy within standard
and may affect other devices in the vicinity.
If you have discovered that turning on/off the instrument affects
other devices, we recommend you change its position, keep a
proper distance from other devices, or plug it into a different outlet.
Please consult your authorized dealer if you have any additional
questions.
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USAGE AND MAINTENANCE
Usage:
• The TRC-NW8 NON-MYDRIATIC RETINAL CAMERA is an electric instrument for medical
use. Use it accordingly.
USER MAINTENANCE
To ensure the safety and performance of the instrument, all maintenance work, unless specified in this manual, shall only be conducted by trained service engineers.
The following maintenance tasks may be done by the user.
For details, see the relevant part of this manual.
Replacing lamps:
The illumination lamp and xenon lamp may be replaced by the user. For details, see "Replacing the illumination lamp" on page 72 and "Replacing the xenon lamp" on page 73.
Replacing fuses:
Fuses of the instrument body may be replaced by the user. For details, see "Changing the
fuse" on page 75.
Cleaning the objective lens:
The objective lens may be cleaned by the user. For details, see "Cleaning the objective lens"
on page 79.
ESCAPE CLAUSES
• TOPCON shall not take any responsibility for damage due to fire, earthquakes, actions
by third persons and other accidents, or damage due to negligence and misuse by the
user and any use under unusual conditions.
• TOPCON shall not take any responsibility for damage derived from inability to properly
use this instrument, such as loss of business profit and suspension of business.
• TOPCON shall not take any responsibility for damage caused from using this instrument in a manner other than that described in this Instruction Manual.
• Diagnoses made shall be the responsibility of pertaining doctors and TOPCON shall not
take any responsibility for the results of such diagnoses.
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WARNING DISPLAYS AND POSITIONS
To ensure safety, this machine provides warning displays.
Use the instrument correctly by observing the display instructions. If any of the following display labels are missing, contact your TOPCON dealer at the address listed on the back cover.
CAUTION
Do not touch the focusing
knob while in auto focus
mode. You may be injured.
Be careful not to hit the patient's eyes or nose
with the instrument during operation.
CAUTION
CAUTION
When operating the chinrest switch, be careful not to pinch the patient's hand. The patient
may be injured.
CAUTION
y To avoid electric shock, turn off the
power switch when replacing the lamp.
y To avoid burns, do not replace the lamp
with a new one immediately after it goes
off because it is still very hot and can
cause burns.
WARNING
To avoid electric shock, turn off the power
switch and unplug the power cord and then
replace the lamp with a rated one.
To avoid injury caused by electric shock,
WARNING
do not open the cover. Ask your dealer for
service.
Turns on/off the split line.
* (The function of the split switch can be changed by setting. For example, this switch can
be set in order to turn on/off the internal fixation target.)
Flash level switch: P.39
Adjusts the flash level according to the patient's eye condition.
Illumination level switch: P.38
Adjusts the illumination level according to the patient's eye condition.
Chinrest switch: P.37
Adjusts the chinrest up/down movement.
ID input switch: P.36
Moves to the ID input screen.
Image playback switch [Reading the image]: P.59
Reproduces the image stored in the set record media.
(This switch function is invalidated by the setting on the external recording device and the
instrument.)
Used in small pupil photography. IN/OUT of the illumination diaphragm for small pupil
(hereinafter, small pupil diaphragm) is done.
(You can move the selection cursor upward when entering the menu and ID.)
NOMENCLATURE
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AUTO switch: P.44
(Downward cursor switch): P.24, P.36
(Image deletion switch [Deleting the image]): P.60
Turns ON/OFF the auto shoot/auto focus/auto small pupil functions. (ON/OFF of each function can be set by "MENU".)
(You can move the selection cursor downward when entering the menu and ID. Turns ON/
OFF to delete the reviewed photographic image.)
Switches the position of the internal fixation target to guide the patient's eye to the periphery
fixation point.
(You can move the selection cursor leftward when entering the menu and ID.)
Switches the position of the internal fixation target to guide the patient's eye to the periphery
fixation point.
(You can move the selection cursor rightward when entering the menu and ID.)
Switches the current internal fixation target position to the first position.
(Turn ON this switch to print the reviewed image. Chooses the selected item in "MENU".)
Stereo photography switch: P.57
Shifts to the stereo photography mode.
* For details, contact your dealer or TOPCON (see the back cover).
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NOMENCLATURE
COMPONENTS ON COLOR LCD MONITOR SCREEN
Monitor screen
Patient ID
Alignment bright spot
AUTO display
Xenon charging display
Flash level compensation
Small pupil diaphragm
* ( ) scale
Fixation target position
Right/left eye
RF filter
Diopter compensation lens
display
USB memory recognition
display
External connection device
recognition display
Printer recognition display
Split lines
Illumination level
* When the ( ) scale blinks in red, pull the base toward you (the operator) to the limit. For mov-
ing the instrument, refer to page 41.
The AUTO display shows the auto function that is ON. For setting the auto functions,
refer to "MENU SETTING" on page 24.
AUTO
FSP
"F" is lit: The auto focus function is ON. (Set it to "OFF", and "F" is darkened.)
"S" is lit: The auto shoot function is ON. (Set it to "OFF", and "S" is darkened.)
"P" is lit: The auto small pupil function is ON. (Set it to "OFF", and "P" is dark-
ened.)
AUTO
FSP
When the auto function, which has been set to "ON", is invalidated, a red
oblique line is displayed.
The left figure shows that the auto small pupil function is invalidated.
MENU screen
FOCUS Icon
FLASH
FIXATION
MEMORY
Item to be setContents to be set
MENU
FOCUS
SHOOT
SMALL PUPIL
ON
OFF
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NOMENCLATURE
Preview screen
Patient ID
AUTO display
Xenon charging display
Flash level compensation
Small pupil diaphragm
Fixation target position
Right/left eye
RF filter
Diopter compensation lens
display
Photographic image
Printer recognition display
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NOMENCLATURE
STANDARD ACCESSORIES
Upon unpacking, make sure that all the following standard accessories are included. Numbers
in ( ) are the quantities.
Power cord (1)Chinrest tissue pin (2)
Chinrest tissue paper (1)Fuse (6)
Instruction manual (1)Dust cover (1)
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
NON-MYDRIATIC RETINAL CAMERA
TRC-NW8
Spare parts case (1)Rail cover (2)
Screw (4)
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NOMENCLATURE
PREPARATIONS
ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE OF THE INSTRUMENT BODY
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
NOTE
NOTE
Before transporting this instrument, secure the fixing knob on the bottom to prevent movements.
This instrument should be carried by two persons. Carrying by one
person may cause backache or injury. Holding at areas other than the
bottom may also cause injury, as well as falling, thereby damaging the
instrument.
To prevent damage and injuries, do not install the instrument on an
uneven, unsteady or sloping surface.
To avoid electric shock, unplug the power cord from the outlet before
assembling.
Do not plug the power cord into the outlet before assembling the
instrument.
Since the upper part and lower part of the instrument body are merely
connected to each other with the power cable, take them out together
so they do not separate from each other.
Always place the instrument in the center of the instrument table.
1Take out the instrument body from the cardboard box and put it on the table.
Before transporting, make sure that the back-and-forth and right-and-left movement of the
base stops because of the fixing knob. If the base moves, turn the fixing knob to stop it.
When carrying the instrument body, firmly hold it at the following specified positions.
Holding positions
Fixing knob
Holding the instrument body
2Loosen the fixing knob.
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PREPARATIONS
3Slightly raise the control lever and take out the cushion from the lower part of the base in
the arrow direction.
Sponge
Control lever
Sponge
Cushion
Sliding board
(between the instrument body and base unit)
Styrofoam
4Wipe the sliding board with a cloth, etc. to remove dust.
5Remove the styrofoam from the transportation bracket (A) (the one on the left hand side as
viewed from the chinrest side,), slide the base to the left and unscrew the transportation
bracket (B).
Transportation bracket (A)
Transportation bracket (B)
6Slide the base to the right and unscrew the transportation bracket (A) with the screwdriver.
7Fasten the rail covers, using the small screws that are attached.
8Affix the chinrest tissue paper with the chinrest tissue pin.
Chinrest tissue pin
Chinrest tissue paper
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PREPARATIONS
INSTALLING THE DIGITAL CAMERA
1Remove the cap from the digital camera to be installed.
2Align the positioning mark of the instrument with the mark on the digital camera's mount.
3Turn the digital camera clockwise until a "click" is heard.
When taking out the digital camera from the instrument, turn the digital camera counterclockwise while pressing its lens lock release button.
For some types of the digital cameras to be installed, a mount conversion adapter or tele
converter is necessary.
HOW TO CONNECT THE CABLES
Connect the cables for the digital camera, which come out of the instrument.
When connecting the cables, refer to the instruction manual of the digital camera.
If you have a question about the digital camera, contact your dealer or TOPCON (listed
on the back cover).
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PREPARATIONS
CONFIRMATION AFTER ASSEMBLY
1Make sure that the input voltage is within ±10% of the rated voltage for the instrument.
If the input voltage exceeds this range, use a constant-voltage power supply (marketed:
400VA or more).
2Loosen the base brake knob, and move the control lever to verify that it moves smoothly.
1) Right-left movement
2) Back-forth movement
3) Up-down movement
Just after being unpacked, the right-left movement may be uneven. If so, move the control lever with force to its limits in all directions.
3If the instrument body is slightly off level, finely adjust the height by properly turning the
four adjusters.
Do not extend the adjusters past 1cm.
Adjuster
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PREPARATIONS
CONNECTING THE POWER CORD
WARNING
CAUTION
1Make sure that the of the instrument body is OFF ().
To avoid fire and electric shock in case of leakage, be sure to use a
grounded outlet. Do not connect to outlets that are not grounded.
To avoid electric shock, do not handle the plugs with wet fingers.
POWER SWITCH
2Attach the power cord to the instrument body.
3Plug the power cord into a proper outlet with grounding.
Refrain from using UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply). The trouble caused by using
UPS will not be guaranteed.
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PREPARATIONS
CONNECTING THE EXTERNAL DEVICE
This instrument can be connected to an image filing system such as IMAGEnet (commercial
product), etc.
Image/data terminalInput/output terminal
Image filing system (commercial product)
Digital printer (commercial product)*
Image terminal
Image filing system (commercial product)
* By connecting the digital printer applicable to Pict Bridge, direct print is done.
Connecting to IMAGEnet (commercial product), etc.
Recording device (commercial product)
Data input device (commercial product)
Ten key board (commercial product)
Keyboard (commercial product)
Mouse (commercial product)
1Connect one USB cable (commercial product) to the image/data terminal .
Be sure to connect IMAGEnet (commercial product), etc. to the image/data terminal.
2Connect the other end of the USB cable to IMAGEnet, etc.
Use the external device complying with IEC60950/IEC60950-1 or UL60950/UL60950-1.
For details about connecting the external devices, contact your dealer or TOPCON (see
the back cover).
To increase the image transfer speed, connect IMAGEnet, etc. with two USB cables
(commercial products). In this case, the photographed image is not displayed on the
color LCD monitor. For details, contact your dealer or TOPCON (see the back cover).
When connecting the external device, do not take a picture before the recognition displays shown below appear on the color LCD monitor.
Personal computer:USB memory:Printer:
When you want to change the date stored in the recording device, contact your dealer or
TOPCON office (see the back cover).
Before using the USB memory, make sure that it is not infected with the computer virus.
Then, connect it.
For the use of an image filing system such as IMAGEnet, etc., refer to the instruction
manual of each system.
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PREPARATIONS
MENU SETTING
In menu setting, ON/OFF of the auto functions, the flash level and the fixation target can be
set.
Preparations for menu setting
1Check the power cord connections.
For details about the connection, see "CONNECTING THE POWER CORD" on page 22.
2Turn the ON (I).
POWER SWITCH
Displaying the menu screen
1Make sure that the Monitor screen is displayed.
2Press the on the control panel.
Make sure that "MENU" is displayed.
The color of the selected
icon is changed.
3Press the or ; the selected item is
changed.
MENU SWITCH
MENU
FOCUS
SHOOT
SMALL PUPIL
FLASH
FIXATION
MEMORY
DOWNWARD CURSOR SWITCHUPWARD CURSOR SWITCH
4Press the , and the selected item is chose.
ENTER SWITCH
Returning to the Monitor screen
1Press the .
MENU SWITCH
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PREPARATIONS
Setting of auto focus
Set the auto focus function ON/OFF. (When shipped, "ON" is set.)
When auto focus is set to ON, focusing is automatically done when taking a picture.
1On the "MENU" screen, make sure that "AUTO" is selected and press the .
2Press the or to select "FOCUS"
and then press the .
3Select "ON" or "OFF" with the or
and then press the . The selected data is set.
DOWNWARD CURSOR SWITCHUPWARD CURSOR SWITCH
ENTER SWITCH
MENU
FOCUS
SHOOT
SMALL PUPIL
FLASH
FIXATION
MEMORY
DOWNWARD CURSOR SWITCHUPWARD CURSOR SWITCH
ENTER SWITCH
FOCUS
SHOOT
SMALL PUPIL
FLASH
ON
OFF
MENU
ON
OFF
ENTER SWITCH
FIXATION
MEMORY
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