ready (sol aCTIvaTIon)
(See Fig. 1.10)
The system powers up in the Standby Mode and returns
to Standby each time any key is pressed except READY.
The laser cannot be activated in the Standby mode. The
READY key, in either the CW or Pulse modes, prepares
the system for laser activation. When the READY key is
pressed there is an audio alert, unless audio is muted (see
audio function), and the Ready indicator LED illuminates
Green. The blue aiming beam is visible at the end of the tip.
The system is ready for laser activation. When the system
is in READY status pressing any key, other than the foot
switch, will return the system to the Standby Mode. When
the foot switch is pressed in the Ready Mode the Ready
Indicator LED flashes to provide a visual indication that the
laser working beam is On.
Pulse mode
The system Default Mode and Presets (except Perio) are
programmed for CW laser delivery. The CW setting can
be changed to Pulse for the Default Mode and Presets by
pressing the Pulse key. When the Pulse key is pressed the
Pulse Icon next to the key illuminates alerting the operator
that the Pulse Mode is active. If the laser delivery is changed
from CW to Pulse and saved as the Default Mode or a Preset
the icon will illuminate each time that mode is used (until it is
changed back to CW). SOL pulse is 10Hz 50% Duty Cycle.
audIo on/off
The Audio key toggles the system sound On and Off.
aImIng beam
The brightness of the blue aiming beam is preset. It can be
controlled by pressing the brightness key. Each time the
key is pressed the brightness is increased and the selected
level is displayed; A0 through A5.
emergenCy sToP
SOL can be immediately deactivated in any mode, at
any power setting by pressing the STOP key. To reset the
system, press and hold the STOP key for 5 seconds.
remoTe door InTerloCk (door InTerloCk
sWITCH Is noT InCluded)
The SOL diode laser provides a remote interlock feature
(see 4.6) that enables a clinician to establish a laser
treatment room with a remote interlock connector/
switch on the entrance door that is electronically wired
to the system. When the door to the room is opened the
connector/switch provides an electrically open circuit that
deactivates laser emissions. The door must be closed with
connector/switch providing an electrically closed circuit,
with a manual reset by entering the Ready Mode, required
to resume laser activation.
To use the remote interlock feature, an interlock connector/
switch, cable and connector can be purchased from a
local electronics store. Contact your
representative for an assembly drawing a list of parts
required to use this feature.
baTTery PoWer
The Battery Charge Indicator changes color to represent
the battery capacity.
Green – 100% to 40%
Amber – Less than 40%
Red – Less than 20%
The battery should be recharged when the indicator turns
amber. A long procedure should not be started when the
indicator is red unless the external power supply is installed.
NOTE: Charge Indicator flashes when the external power
supply is connected and the battery is charging.
Battery does not charge when the system is in the Ready
Mode or during laser activation so Charge Indicator does
not flash.
oPeraTIng modes
Pulsed (P) "temporal emission mode" (time related mode).
Selection of the appropriate mode will allow the operator
to optimize control of target tissue temperatures and the
efficiency of energy delivered. The pulse duration (0.05
seconds) and the number of pulses per second (10) is
fixed and not adjustable. Therefore, the operator will need
to adjust only the laser power and mode.
ConTInuous Wave mode
The CW mode is generally the fastest way to ablate tissues
but heat can build up and cause collateral damage to
adjacent tissues. Cool the tissues being treated by using
periodic blasts of air from a triplex syringe and highspeed
suction. You may also use water to cool in areas where
there is prolonged laser exposure. Avoid using the air
syringe when you have an opening in soft tissue adjacent
to or within the surgery site, as an air embolism may occur
resulting from air captured within the tissue during the
cooling process.
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