ACKERMANN 16-2090 Operation & User’s Manual

Page 2 of 27 Contents 1 Preface____________________________________________________________3 2 About the device ____________________________________________________4 3 Safety instructions___________________________________________________4 4 Regulatory advice___________________________________________________ 6 5 Installing the device__________________________________________________7 6 Operating guidelines________________ ...

Page 3 of 27 1 Preface Thank you for the confidence you have demonstrated by purchasing the Ackermann Fusion Camera System. In order to make the best use of this Fusion device, it is essential for you to become acquainted with this manual. Symbol corresponds to points requiring special attention. Symbol provides advice. To facilitate installation and use of the device, we have attempted to make the device manual more pr ...

Page 4 of 27 2 About the device Ackermann Fusion Camera is a Cmos FULL HD medical camera. Its ergonomically designed sensor, automatic shutter, good sensitivity, excellent resolution and faithful color-rendering makes it ideal as a medical tool for rigid or flexible endoscopy. This camera comes with: • A control unit, • A camera head with integrated 15-35 mm HD optional zoom lens, • Video cables, • A power cable, � ...

Page 5 of 27 • The device must be opened only by a competent technician authorized by the manufacturer. • Do not insert metal objects into the device. This is to avoid any risk of electrical shock, fire, short- circuit or hazardous emissions. • Do not expose the device to splashed water or to humidity. • Use only the accessories supplied with the device or as recommended by the manufacturer. • This camera is not ...

Page 6 of 27 4 Regulatory advice 4.1 Compliance This product is designed and manufactured by Ackermann proven to have a certified quality system. It meets the requirements of European directive 93/42/CEE, on medical devices. Consequently, it particularly meets the standards of electrical safety (IEC) and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) ad hoc. 4.2 Electromagnetic interferences and electrostatic discharge Although this ...

Page 7 of 27 The symbol displayed on the device and on the accompanying documentation indicates that this product cannot under any circumstances be treated as household waste. It must therefore be delivered to a waste collection center for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. In disposing of, please comply with the waste elimination norms in effect in the country where it is installed. For further details ...

Page 8 of 27 The DVI-D output produces a progressive 1080 signal. • If needed, connect other monitors or peripherals, preferably using the HDSDI & 3GSDI output ports C8 . HDSDI, 3GSDI output ports produce an interleaved 1080 signal. HDSDI, GSDI output ports are preferred when a very long cable is necessary. • Turn the activation switch S2 to position “1”. The camera takes about 30 seconds to boot. The Ackermann ...

Page 9 of 27 • You can at any time during surgery to return to the factory settings for the surgical specialty by clicking the “Specialities presets” button. • Press the “STOP” button at the end of the surgery. You can at this stage: Return to the main menu by tapping the “Completed” button; OR Create a user profile from the settings used during the operation; OR Log in if you wish to add this set of settin ...

Page 10 of 27 6 Operating guidelines 6.1 Selecting the surgical specialty This camera can be used in various mini-invasive surgical operations. Select the specialty from the pre-entered list. This loads the video parameters for the application accordingly: LAPAROSCOPY HYSTEROSCOPY CYSTOSCOPY ENT ARTHROSCOPY FLEXIBLE ENDOSCOPY Note 1: Each of these specialties can be accessed by scanning the Fusion Card on its dedicated are ...

Page 11 of 27 Type of press Short press Long press No action No action Brightness + Brightness + Brightness - Brightness - Light source - Intensity + Light source - Intensity + Light source - Intensity - Light source - Intensity - Peripheral 1 Peripheral 1 Peripheral 2 Peripheral 2 Mirror Mirror Freeze frame Freeze frame Recording images on the camera (if equipped with an integrated recorder) AWB Record / Stop video reco ...

Page 12 of 27 You should proceed as following: • Pair the camera to the endoscope, activate the ligt source, reduce ambient light and film a white surface • Set the white balance; the “BALANCING IN PROGRESS” message is displayed on the screen. • Continue to film the white surface until the “BALANCE OK” message is displayed on the screen. Note 1: Setting the white balance causes the chronometer to be activated ...

Page 13 of 27 BRIGHTNESS This parameter varies the general brightness of the image BLUE GAIN Colorimetry shift from white to blue RED GAIN Colorimetry shift from white to red COLOR Modifies color saturation NOISE REDUCTION Reduces the noise in an image WINDOW Shutter window analysis: Surface of the image on which the camera analyses the quantity of light received, in order to adjust the speed of the shutter to obtain a rig ...

Page 14 of 27 6.6 Completion Once the operation is completed, press the “STOP” button. You will be given the option: - To create a user profile; - To log in, if you have not already done so; - To save any modifications to the settings in your personal profile, if you have not already done so; - To exit. Note: If you are already logged in, you can opt to save the modifications to your personal profile. In part ...

Page 15 of 27 6.10 Creating a user profile • Tap the “Log in or create a profile” button. • Tap the “Create a profile” button. Activating the camera with a blank Fusion Card gives direct access to the following stage. • Tap the text field and enter the desired profile name. • Tap the “Return” button. • Select a surgical specialty. This will form the basis for the video parameters. • Tap the “Crea ...

Page 16 of 27 7.2 Video output ports The following video output ports are available on this camera: DVI C6 , HD-SDI, 3G-SDI C8 , RGBS C5 , Y/C C10 and composite C11 . The DVI output port provides the best image quality in 1080p format over short distances. HD-SDI, 3G-SDI output ports are used to transport the video signal over long distances (screen at a distance of up to 50 m). 7.3 Peripheral output ports Two (2) periphe ...

Page 17 of 27 C1 Connector for the Camera head C2 Main power socket C3 RS232 output port (connection to Ackermann 16-2033HD-26 and 16-2033HD-32) C4 Service line C5 RGBS video output port C6 DVI-D video output port C7 Ethernet output port (connection to Master Panel PC) C8 SDI output port C9 Connections to Ackermann Fusion devices (light source and insufflator) C10 Y / C video output port C11 Composite video output port C12 ...

Page 18 of 27 Disinfecting the camera head Pre-disinfection cleaning Disinfection Immersion in an enzymatic cleaning solution (Aniosyme DD1, Hexanios G + R or surface cleaning ((Anios wipes)). Immersion in a glutaraldehyde solution (Anios Laboratory - Steranios 2%) Sterilisation using the STERRAD process Sterilisation with ethylene oxide Any other disinfection methods are prohibited, and the manufacturer accepts no lia ...

Page 19 of 27 To remove dust, dirt and other impurities not originating from the patient, wipe clean with a soft, lint-free cloth moistened with ethanol or 70 % isopropyl alcohol. When cleaning, wear gloves for protection from chemical products. Ensure that the equipment is completely dry before use. Use soft non-woven cloths to clean the lenses so as to avoid scratching them. 9 After-sales service and maintenance This de ...

Page 20 of 27 10.2 The indicator light on the standby button S1 comes on but no image appears on the screen • Check that the sensor is properly connected to the control unit (if not, a color bar will be displayed). • Check that the control unit on the camera is correctly connected to the monitor (cable in good condition and plugs correctly when pushed in). • If the video channel has several components, connect the ca ...